Iran says any understanding with US is to continue dialogue, not a final deal

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Baghaei, stated today that any understanding reached with the U.S. is intended to continue dialogue between the two sides, not to serve as a final agreement. According to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), Baghaei emphasized during a press briefing that the release of frozen Iranian assets is an essential and non-negotiable component of any understanding. He explained that Iran's current priority is to end all conflicts and de-escalate regional tensions, adding that the specifics of the nuclear issue are not being discussed in depth at this stage. The spokesperson also asserted that the only path to regional security is the withdrawal of all foreign military forces from the area. Current agenda items also include a halt to U.S. hostile actions against Iranian vessels and matters concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Baghaei affirmed that Iran will proceed with negotiations and diplomacy with utmost caution, remaining vigilant based on past experiences, and is prepared to take countermeasures if the opposing party fails to fulfill its commitments.