On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the memorandum of understanding with the United States, provided that Washington reciprocates. His statement sets the stage for anticipated high-level talks in Doha, following a weekend incident in the Strait of Hormuz that momentarily endangered the ceasefire.
“Mutual understanding is a two-way street. If the American side adheres to the agreement, we will also fulfill our commitments,” Pezeshkian wrote on X, adding that Iran’s response to what he described as “unreasonable saber-rattling and baseless threats” would be guided by “rationality and human dignity in decision-making,” while remaining prepared to “defend decisively and fearlessly when it comes time to act.”
Pezeshkian’s comments aligned with efforts from both Washington and Tehran to rekindle diplomatic discussions after the brief turmoil threatened diplomatic progress. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Iran had called for another meeting, prompting U.S. officials to plan a Tuesday trip to Doha.
“Iran asked for a meeting. It’s happening tomorrow in Doha!” Trump announced via Truth Social. Speaking later to reporters at the Oval Office, he described the forthcoming talks as “potentially significant—or maybe not,” expressing anticipation over what the discussions might yield.
Despite the latest tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump assured that the administration’s goals remain steadfast.
“Militarily, we are in a position of strength. It’s nearly a military victory, in my view,” Trump stated. “Our core objective is straightforward: to ensure the denuclearization of Iran. We cannot allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, and they’ve agreed to this, which deserves acknowledgment.”
Shortly after Trump’s announcement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Doha for what she described as “high-level” meetings, with technical discussions scheduled to take place on the sidelines.
“Special Envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be flying to Doha for high-level meetings this week, as we continue to discuss the memorandum of understanding,” Leavitt said on Fox News. “On the sidelines of those high-level talks, there will be the technical talks.”
Leavitt said the administration believes it has upheld its commitments under the ceasefire and memorandum while making clear the United States would continue responding militarily to any further Iranian attacks.
“As far as we’re concerned, we’re holding up our end of the ceasefire. Violence will be met with violence,” she said, adding that while the United States had responded to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, “the president obviously wants to see the peace process play out.”
Iran, for its part, continued to publicly maintain that no direct negotiations with U.S. officials are currently scheduled, despite Washington’s announcement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said an Iranian expert delegation would travel to Doha to discuss implementation of the memorandum’s provisions but insisted Tehran has “not yet entered the stage of negotiating a final agreement” and that “over the coming days, we will not have any negotiation meetings with the U.S. side at any level.”
Senior Iranian negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi likewise said reports that Iranian and American technical teams would meet in Doha were “not confirmed,” while noting that consultations with Qatar regarding implementation of the memorandum remain ongoing.
On Sunday, however, Trump administration officials said Washington and Tehran had agreed to stand down following the weekend exchange of strikes, with another U.S. official confirming plans for renewed discussions in Doha after both sides moved to contain the latest escalation.
The renewed diplomatic push came after a weekend exchange of strikes that briefly threatened the memorandum after Iran launched attacks against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting two rounds of U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets.
Trump later warned that continued Iranian violations of the ceasefire could ultimately force the United States to “militarily complete the job” it began, cautioning that the Islamic Republic “will no longer exist” if Washington is compelled to launch a broader military campaign.
Following the U.S. strikes, Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S.-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait while accusing Washington of violating the memorandum.
The memorandum, signed earlier this month, established a 60-day framework for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, restoring commercial shipping through the strategic waterway, and beginning broader negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, frozen assets, and other outstanding issues.
Tuesday’s discussions are expected to focus primarily on implementation of the agreement, even as Washington and Tehran continue to publicly characterize the scope of the talks differently.
Joshua Klein is a reporter for – News. Email him at jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein.