Iran Says It Could Exit US Deal If Commitments Are Unmet
Saeed Ajorlou, a member of the negotiating team's media committee, told Iranian state television that as of Friday night the final text remained unapproved, though only limited differences separated the two sides.
"If the final text is approved, we will enter a 60-day process of discussions on the details," Ajorlou said, noting that each of the agreement's 14 articles carries annexes requiring further negotiation.
He stressed that implementation would ultimately matter far more than the written text, particularly regarding Iran's access to frozen assets and the fulfillment of concrete commitments by the US side. The proposed deal, he said, includes explicit withdrawal provisions allowing Tehran to exit if violations occur — including ceasefire breaches, denial of access to Iranian funds, or failure to lift a maritime blockade.
"If they do not lift the maritime blockade, we can leave the agreement. If they do not make those funds available to us, we can leave the agreement," Ajorlou said.
He described the mechanism as a new form of "snapback" provision operating in Iran's favor — a notable reversal of the dynamic seen in previous nuclear agreements. Any failure to deliver during the initial implementation phase, he added, would prompt Tehran to reconsider participation in the planned 60-day talks.
"The agreement is entirely based on implementation and objective guarantees," Ajorlou said.
The diplomatic push comes against a volatile backdrop. US and Israeli strikes against Iran in late February triggered Tehran's retaliation against Israel and US allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan took effect April 8, though subsequent talks in Islamabad collapsed without a lasting deal. President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely.
Both sides have since continued exchanging proposals in an effort to resume direct negotiations, with US officials indicating a proposed framework could include a 60-day ceasefire extension and a roadmap for broader talks.
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