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Iran's foreign ministry says no current talks with US, urges MOU compliance

While US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent and negotiations are set to begin Monday, Iran's foreign ministry says no talks are currently scheduled. Tehran urged Washington to honor the terms of a previously agreed memorandum of understanding.

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A spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry said no negotiation schedule currently exists, responding to President Trump's statement that talks would resume Monday. The spokesperson said Tehran had not closed the door but had not received a concrete invitation either.

Iranian officials reiterated that Washington needs to comply with the terms of a previously agreed memorandum of understanding. The exact terms have not been fully disclosed publicly, though they are reported to include a phased lifting of sanctions.

The conflicting statements between the two sides reflect the diplomatic uncertainty that has followed last weekend's pause in planned military strikes. Regional markets and allied governments are waiting to see whether talks actually get underway.

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