Trump: "Agreement Possible Before China Visit"... Iran Stresses "Sincere Participation Needed"

Trump: "Very High Likelihood of Agreement"
Axios: "End-of-War MOU Under Discussion"
Iran: "Reviewing U.S. Proposal"

As the United States and Iran discuss negotiations to end the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 6th (local time) that there is a possibility an agreement with Iran could be reached before his scheduled visit to China next week (May 14–15). While Iran is currently reviewing the U.S. proposal, it emphasized that the United States must participate sincerely and without coercion.

In an interview with PBC News that day, President Trump was asked whether an agreement with Iran was imminent. He replied, "I think so," adding, "I believe there is a very high likelihood of reaching an agreement."

When asked, "Will it be finalized (will the negotiations be concluded) before you leave for China next week?" he responded, "It's possible." However, he added, "But I've had that feeling before when negotiating with them, so we'll have to see what happens."

According to a report by Axios that day, the United States is currently discussing the signing of a one-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran regarding the end-of-war negotiations.

The MOU reportedly includes a temporary moratorium on Iran's uranium enrichment, partial lifting of U.S. sanctions and the release of some frozen Iranian funds, gradual easing of restrictions on Iranian passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and a gradual lifting of the U.S. maritime blockade on Iran.

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also officially announced that it is reviewing the U.S. proposal. Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posted on social media, "Sincere negotiations must involve genuine efforts to resolve disputes, without any form of deception or coercion."

Baghaei further emphasized, citing a 2011 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, that "the concept of negotiation at a minimum requires a genuine attempt to discuss the resolution of disputes."

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