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Defunct MoU Has A Key Iranian Backer. Pezeshkian Floats 'Neither War Nor Peace' Scenario.. • The US and Iran had agreed on a deal in June to pave the way for an end to the conflict. The broader terms of a peace deal were to be chalked out in 60 days. The 60-day period has ended but there has been no significant progress in backchannel negotiations as the US and Iran failed to reach a consensus on the management of the contentious Strait of Hormuz.

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The 60-day deadline set in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for Tehran and Washington to reach a comprehensive and lasting agreement expired on Monday, August 16, without a final and official agreement to extend it. Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News: "The Islamic Republic must raise the white flag of surrender." More details in an interview with Iran International correspondent Samira Qaraei

The 60-day deadline set in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for Tehran and Washington to reach a comprehensive and lasting agreement expired on Monday, August 16, without a final and official agreement to extend it, with Donald Trump saying in an interview with Fox News: "The Islamic Republic must raise the white flag of surrender."

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The 60-day deadline set in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for Tehran and Washington to reach a comprehensive and lasting agreement expired on Monday, August 16, without a final and formal agreement to extend it. At the same time, Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News: “The Islamic Republic must raise the white flag of surrender.” More details in an interview with Maryam Rahmati, a correspondent for Iran International

The 60-day deadline set in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for Tehran and Washington to reach a comprehensive and lasting agreement expired on Monday, August 16, without a final and formal agreement to extend it. At the same time, Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News: “The Islamic Republic should raise the white flag of surrender.”

U.S. and Iran locked in stalemate as 60-day window for talks expires

Meeting of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the media, Monday, 16 August 1405, answer to the third question: First of all, there is no such thing. We do not have anything called a 60-day deadline in the text of the understanding, and basically, it has been proven many times that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a party that adjusts its policies under pressure, ultimatums, and deadlines. First of all: We make decisions based on our national interests, based on our assessments of what provides and guarantees national interests and security. Therefore, we do not have anything called this in the understanding. What was stated in the understanding, and the understanding that you now know its status, is now clearly in a state of non-implementation due to the gross violations by the United States. It was foreseen there that during a 60-day period, two issues of lifting sanctions and the nuclear issue would be discussed, and if we did not reach a conclusion within these 60 days, it would be extended. We did not start the negotiations because a few weeks after the signing of the memorandum of understanding, on June 18, the United States began gross and widespread violations of the text of the memorandum of understanding, and therefore, basically, that 60-day discussion is irrelevant. We are focused on the affairs of running the country. At the same time, our armed forces are watching every movement with their eyes wide open and fully alert. The second point: The points you mentioned, strengthening relations with different countries, are part of the duty of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and we have them on our agenda. We are in contact with the countries of the region and other relevant parties and are carrying out our daily duties. @MFAIran [in reply to: Meeting of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the media, Monday, August 16, 2021, Third question: In the context of serious threats to Iran's security, what plans does the Islamic Republic of Iran have on its agenda? Is there strengthening relations with neighbors and dialogue with interested parties in this direction? What diplomatic path is going to be activated? @MFAIran]

Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry, announced in a press conference on Monday, August 16, that "there is no such thing as a 60-day deadline" in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Bagaei said: "The Islamic Republic does not make decisions based on ultimatums and deadlines, and we were supposed to negotiate issues such as the nuclear file within 60 days, but given the US's violation of the Memorandum of Understanding, the 60-day discussion is no longer relevant." The spokesman for the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry added: "Due to the US's gross and widespread violation of the Memorandum of Understanding of June 18," no talks began just a few weeks after it was signed, and as a result, the discussion of the 60-day deadline has completely lost its relevance.

Referring to the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Trump said in New York on Friday: "They no longer have leadership." Their first tier is gone, their second tier is gone, and half of their third tier is gone.” He added that this situation has also made it difficult to negotiate with the Islamic Republic: “One of my problems is that there is no one to negotiate with.” Trump then mockingly said that Iran is “the only country in the world that nobody wants to be its president.” The US President also claimed that the Islamic Republic’s radar systems and advanced intelligence equipment have been destroyed and that Iran’s missile production capacity has been reduced by 82 percent. According to him, the Islamic Republic still has a number of missiles and drones, but this equipment constitutes only a small part of Iran’s previous capability, and their production capacity has also been severely damaged. In another part of his speech, Trump attacked media reports about the situation in Iran, and referring to inflation and the devaluation of the rial, he said that the Islamic Republic’s claim of successful performance in the war is inconsistent with the economic realities of the country. No. The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic said in an interview with "Shahraranews" on Saturday, August 14, that there are no negotiations underway between Iran and the United States and that Tehran has not yet decided to resume negotiations. Abbas Araqchi said that Qatar and Pakistan are in contact with Tehran and Washington and that the two sides are exchanging messages, but these communications do not mean that negotiations have begun. The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic also rejected reports about the existence of a "60-day ceasefire." According to him, the Islamabad memorandum of understanding spoke of the "end of the war" and setting a 60-day deadline for negotiations on a final agreement, not a ceasefire that now needs to be extended. Araqchi also called the negotiations between Tehran and Muscat "technical and specialized" and said that Iran and Oman are determining new sea routes for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The armed forces of the two countries are also participating in these talks. According to him, a temporary route for the passage of ships will first be determined, which may be the basis for the final route. At the same time, Iraqchi emphasized that determining the shipping route and opening the Strait of Hormuz are two separate issues. He conditioned the opening of this waterway on the fulfillment of the Islamic Republic's conditions by the United States. @VahidHeadline @VahidOnline

IRAN SAYS NO DECISION YET ON U.S. TALKS • • Iran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said. • • Qatar and Pakistan continue exchanging messages with Tehran as mediators, but Araqchi stressed that these contacts do not constitute negotiations. • • The comments suggest diplomacy remains active behind the scenes, but formal U.S.-Iran talks have yet to restart.

A White House official reveals that the ceasefire with Tehran has not yet been extended: The decision-making process in Iran is divided among three factions. A White House official tells Politico that there is no extension to the ceasefire with Iran yet. A US official confirms that Iran has not shown any desire to negotiate and reach an agreement so far. The official reveals that Washington's objectives in the negotiations are clear, unlike Tehran's. The official indicates that the decision-making process in Iran is divided among three factions, therefore the negotiations are in disarray. The 60-day deadline for negotiations between the US and Iran ends on August 15. #From_the_Event

A White House official reveals that the ceasefire with Tehran has not yet been extended: The decision-making process in Iran is divided among three factions. A White House official tells Politico that there is no extension to the ceasefire with Iran yet. A US official confirms that Iran has not shown any desire to negotiate and reach an agreement so far. The official reveals that Washington's objectives in the negotiations are clear, unlike Tehran's. The official indicates that the decision-making process in Iran is divided among three factions, therefore the negotiations are in disarray. The 60-day deadline for negotiations between the US and Iran ends on August 15. From Al Arabiya

Reuters: No talks underway between Iran and the US The Reuters news agency, citing a "senior Iranian source", wrote: No talks have taken place between the United States and Iran to extend the ceasefire because there is no agreement and therefore nothing to extend.

No Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route. • Tehran's top diplomat also said even if Iran strikes a deal with Oman to secure a trade route through the contentious Strait of Hormuz, that wouldn't ensure peace. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that IRGC's demands should be met by the Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

CNN reported that Washington and Tehran have a “50-50” chance of reaching an agreement by Friday, citing a senior Gulf official. The official said the Iranian delegation to the talks does not include a representative of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the details of the interim agreement must be approved by the body.

Despite Trump's comments last night, US officials told CBS that no new round of talks is planned. They said it is a continuation of the talks that are already underway, through mediators, between the US and Iranian teams.

U.S. OFFICIALS SAY NO NEW IRAN TALKS PLANNED: CBS • • U.S. officials told CBS News there are no new negotiations with Iran planned, despite President Trump's comments that talks would begin Monday. • • Officials said discussions continue through mediators involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and the Iranian team. • • Meanwhile, Iran said it is not negotiating directly with the U.S., insisting current talks are with Oman and focus solely on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump announces that negotiations between the United States and Iran will resume today, Monday, expressing optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement. Trump made the remarks to reporters aboard the plane as he returned from New Jersey to Washington, D.C.