By Desmond Nleya
DUBAI-The United States and Iran are preparing to resume negotiations on Monday, with US President Donald Trump expressing confidence that a new agreement between the two countries is within reach.
Trump said planned military strikes had been called off, paving the way for renewed diplomatic engagement aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the United States to honour the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the two nations in June. He described the interim agreement as the foundation of Iran’s future foreign policy and called on Washington to remain committed to its terms.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that negotiations with Oman over the management of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, signalling further diplomatic progress in the region.
Despite the renewed diplomatic efforts, violence continues elsewhere in the Middle East. Israeli forces carried out fresh airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, with Palestinian health authorities reporting that at least 18 people were killed. Officials also said July recorded the highest monthly death toll in the territory this year, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
The renewed US-Iran talks come amid hopes that sustained dialogue could help reduce regional tensions and prevent further escalation.
