Khamenei approves US agreement with reservations, uncertainty surrounds start of peace talks
via Le Mauricien4 min read
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a memorandum of understanding with the United States, albeit with reservations. However, uncertainty surrounds the start of peace talks, initially scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, as US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his trip. These negotiations, which can be extended for 60 days, are intended to focus on Iran's nuclear program following a framework agreement that ended a conflict initiated on February 28 by the United States and Israel. The conflict resulted in thousands of deaths, primarily in Iran and Lebanon, and impacted the global economy. The talks were set to begin with a ceremony at a luxury hotel in B眉rgenstock, Switzerland. The White House announced that the plans for upcoming technical discussions have not been finalized, and the US delegation is prepared to depart at the first opportunity, but the logistics have proven complex. Vice President Vance had previously indicated a possible trip "this weekend" but without guarantee. No information has been released from the Iranian side regarding a delegation's travel to Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding was signed remotely on Wednesday by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump. Supreme Leader Khamenei stated on Thursday that he approved it despite reservations, emphasizing that future face-to-face negotiations do not imply acceptance of the "enemy's point of view." Meanwhile, traffic has resumed in the Strait of Hormu
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