Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson. Esmail Baqai. Stated in a televised interview on May 23, 2026, that the country and the United States are in the final stage of finalizing a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war, according to HispanTV. Baqai emphasized the significant mediating role of Pakistan in the recent negotiations, following a visit to Tehran by a delegation led by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir. The discussions focus on ending the war, halting U.S. naval aggression,referred to as a naval blockade—and the release of blocked Iranian assets.

U.S. Demands Additional Concessions

According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency. U.S; President Donald Trump has revised the provisional terms of the end-of-war MOU, reportedly demanding additional concessions from Iran. A source familiar with the talks told Tasnim that Iran will not automatically accept Trump’s revised proposal and is incorporating its own revisions into the agreement. The source added that nothing has been finalized yet and that Iran is fully prepared for the possibility that no agreement will be reached.

Stalemate and Uncertainty

Baqai acknowledged that Iran cannot be entirely certain that the U.S. is committed to the same goal; When asked whether the two sides have moved closer to an agreement or drifted apart, he said the situation remains fluid. Meanwhile, the New York Times reported that Trump has toughened the terms of the MOU and sent the revised proposal to Iran; the Times cited three officials in its report, but did not provide further details about the nature of the changes or the U.S. position.

Focus on Ending the War

Baqai emphasized that Iran is solely focused on ending the war imposed by the U.S. and Israel, based on the Islamic Republic’s 14-point proposal. The spokesperson noted that the negotiations have seen various ups and downs, but the current stage is the most advanced to date. The Iranian delegation, supported by Pakistan, has been instrumental in facilitating communication between Tehran and Washington. However, with the U.S. reportedly altering the terms, it is unclear how much room for compromise remains.