- Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared the deal with the US to end the war as "America's declaration of defeat".
- Ghalibaf stated that the initial agreement to stop fighting and begin talks was a result of the "resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation".
- A 14-point memorandum of understanding was signed last week, outlining broad agreements in principle to conclude the conflict.
- This interim accord paved the way for 60 days of further talks to address more complex details, including Iran's nuclear programme.
- Discrepancies persist, with the UN nuclear watchdog announcing resumed inspections of Iranian facilities despite Iran denying such a concession, and conflicting accounts on other key issues.
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