Iran Says Supreme Leader Approved Deal, Expects Agreement Within Days

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Iran has announced that it has received approval from its Supreme Leader regarding a tentative memorandum of understanding (MOU) reached with the United States. President Trump stated that he expects the negotiations to be concluded by this weekend or Monday.

Reporter Kim Young-a has the story.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared on state television to announce in a live broadcast that a conclusion to the ceasefire negotiations is imminent.

He stated that the tentative MOU reached with the U.S. has received the Supreme Leader's approval and that a signing ceremony could take place within a few days.

[Abbas Araghchi / Iranian Foreign Minister: A deal has never been closer than this. It could happen within a few days. I am very hopeful.]

U.S. President Trump responded positively to the news.

He added that he expects the signing ceremony to take place around this weekend or Monday.

However, differences between the two sides regarding details such as the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear negotiations, and the lifting of sanctions are surfacing.

In his televised address, Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that even if the Strait of Hormuz is opened, Iran will impose a "service fee" for future passage through the strait.

This contradicts the U.S. position, which calls for a complete opening without transit fees.

Iran also reaffirmed its stance that there will be absolutely no export of enriched uranium, as demanded by the U.S., and emphasized that specific nuclear negotiations will be handled in follow-up talks after the MOU is signed.

The two sides are also engaged in an intense last-minute war of nerves over the lifting of sanctions.

Iranian media reported that the partial release of frozen Iranian assets is a prerequisite for signing the MOU.

In response, the U.S. insisted that the lifting of sanctions is a reward for fulfilling the agreement, making it clear that frozen funds will not be released simply upon signing.

Meanwhile, Israel has stated that it will not withdraw from Lebanon—a condition included in the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement—adding to the last-minute complications surrounding the peace talks.

(Video Editing: Lee Seung-yeol)
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