Iran Says No New US Talks Until Existing Agreement Is Fully Implemented

Iran Rejects New Negotiations for Now

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced Tuesday that Tehran will not participate in any new negotiations with the United States until the terms of the current memorandum of understanding (MoU) have been fully carried out.

Speaking on Iranian state television, Ghalibaf said ongoing diplomatic contacts are limited to implementing commitments already included in the existing agreement rather than opening discussions on a new deal.

Focus Remains on Existing Agreement

According to Iran International, Ghalibaf pointed to what he described as key achievements under the memorandum, including the reported end of hostilities and the lifting of a maritime blockade. He acknowledged that disagreements are expected during the implementation process and said Iranian officials are working to carry out Article 13 of the agreement.

Article 13 outlines a future phase of negotiations aimed at reaching a broader final agreement after both sides complete several previously agreed operational commitments.

Iran Highlights Oil Export Recovery

Ghalibaf also claimed Iran's oil exports have sharply increased since the reported lifting of the maritime blockade, stating that more than 40 million barrels of oil have been exported. He contrasted that with the previous weeks, when he claimed Iran was unable to export oil due to American naval restrictions.

Qatar Diplomacy and U.S. Response

The remarks followed Iran's denial that direct talks with American officials would take place in Doha, despite confirming that an Iranian delegation would travel to Qatar to discuss implementation of the memorandum.

President Donald Trump later said any planned meetings with Iranian officials could be "perhaps important, perhaps not," while reaffirming that the United States remains focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

"We don't want them to have a nuclear weapon, and they're not going to have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.

Reports later indicated that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was traveling to Doha for discussions with Iranian representatives.

Military Pressure Continues

The diplomatic developments come after the United States carried out two strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, responding to what U.S. officials described as Iranian violations of the ceasefire.

President Trump also warned that if Iran continues violating the ceasefire, the United States could be forced to take additional military action to fully eliminate the threat.