Tehran, August 8: Iran’s President Masoud Pajeshkian has reiterated the country’s commitment to ongoing negotiations to protect its rights. He emphasized that Tehran will not be forced to surrender.
Pajeshkian made these remarks in an interview published on his office’s website on Friday (local time). He defended the Iranian government’s decision to engage in talks with the United States and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end hostilities.
The Iranian president stated that Iran remains committed to its responsibilities as long as the U.S. fulfills its promises under the MoU. “Whenever they fail to meet their commitments, we have no obligation to continue,” he added.
Earlier this week, Pajeshkian denied rumors of his resignation, asserting that he will continue his work fully. This statement came amid speculation about disagreements within the Iranian leadership regarding the MoU.
Iran and the U.S. signed the memorandum in June, which required both parties to engage in negotiations to reach a final agreement within 60 days. However, renewed tensions have cast uncertainty over the outcome of these discussions.
Meanwhile, according to information shared by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, two explosions were heard on Thursday night on the southern Kish Island in Hormozgan province. The agency reported that these blasts were due to clashes between Iranian armed forces and “hostile targets” at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tasnim cited sources stating that the explosions were heard around 9:40 PM local time, and announced that the Iranian navy would reveal its successes in this conflict in the coming hours.
According to Ahmad Nafisi, the deputy governor for political, security, and social affairs in Hormozgan province, there have been no reports of attacks or incidents in Kish Island or the provincial capital, Bandar Abbas. Relevant authorities are conducting necessary investigations to determine the causes of the explosions.
Earlier, Saudi Al Hadath and Al Arabiya news channels reported that high-ranking sources indicated an agreement had been reached between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days.
According to Xinhua news agency, sources mentioned that this agreement still requires approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and could be announced in the coming days. The aim is to resume navigation through the waterway.
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