Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei added that the country's defensive capabilities "will not be discussed in any process or with any party."
Follow us on Google US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images ) By REUTERS , JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 18, 2026 00:54 Updated: JUNE 18, 2026 01:52 US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters .
A United States official confirmed the announcement later on Thursday, adding that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had also signed the document .
He added that US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had digitally signed the agreement, with Trump witnessing the digital signing.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran's nuclear materials would not be sent outside the country, saying that the agreement gives the regime the option of uranium dilution.
He added that the regime would consider continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon as a "breach of commitment."
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei holds a weekly press conference in Tehran on October 28, 2024. (credit: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images) Baghaei also discussed the issue of Iranian ballistic missiles, saying that they are "only meant to be fired, not to be negotiated."
"Iran's defensive capabilities will not be discussed in any process or with any party," said Baghaei. "Our missiles don't like it at all when anyone talks about them."
Baghaei: 60-day agreement begins today
Baghaei said later on Thursday that negotiations to establish an enforcement mechanism for the MoU would "start immediately."
He said that the Farsi document is "similar" to the English one, calling that agreement "commitment in exchange for commitment."
"The US is committed to removing all obstacles when it comes to Iran's frozen funds," said Baghaei.
He added that the 60-day commitment begins "today," noting that the US "should not increase its military presence in the region or issue new sanctions" during the agreement.
He further called for sanctions against Iranian oil to be lifted, saying that the country should be allowed to start selling its oil "starting today and for 60 days."
Baghaei claimed that the responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz lies with Iran and Oman, saying that the Islamic Republic would collect fees for "services given to ships" passing through the waterway.
Regarding planned talks between the US and Iran set for Friday in Switzerland, Baghaei said they are yet to be confirmed.
"The Friday meeting was confirmed until a few hours ago, but when it was decided that the presidents of the two sides would sign the agreement, it was decided to pause consideration of the Friday meeting for now," he said.
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