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Baqaei: Basis "Commitment in Exchange for Commitment" / Iran Monitors Implementation of US Commitments

Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, elaborating on the results of the 18-hour Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland, emphasized that the basis of the work is commitment in exchange for commitment and that the Islamic Republic of Iran, while monitoring the implementation of the other party's commitments, will utilize all its leverage to ensure the fulfillment of those commitments.
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Iran MOU signals ‘major shift’ from military to economic, political objectives for Trump: Retired general
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Trend News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
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Related coverage for "Baqaei: Basis "Commitment in Exchange for Commitment" / Iran Monitors Implementation of US Commitments": TASS — Iran-US memorandum not built on trust from start — Iranian embassy in Moscow. Libyan News Agency — The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya discusses with Al-Lafi the implementation of the unified financial agreement and ways to enhance transparency.. Presstv — Attacks on Lebanon 'red line'; Iran to respond to Israeli violations: Senior diplomat. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Tehran: Engagement with IAEA Will Continue According to Current Path. The Hill — Iran MOU signals ‘major shift’ from military to economic, political objectives for Trump: Retired general. Trend News Agency — Mutual fulfilment of obligations stands basis of Iran-U.S. deal - MFA