Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that significant progress has been made toward finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad, stating that the agreement has 'never been closer' to completion.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi provided an update on the status of the negotiations in a post on his official X account. The discussions, ongoing for over six weeks, have been characterized by transparency and responsibility, as emphasized by the top diplomat. Araghchi urged the media to refrain from speculating about the content of the MoU pending its finalization, addressing premature reports and leaks circulating in various outlets.

The foreign minister's remarks emerged amid conflicting claims about the status of a potential deal. He assured the Iranian public that they would be fully briefed in due course. Araghchi reiterated that all details would be shared with the public in line with Iran's responsible and transparent approach.

The proposed MoU is understood to be based on a two-stage framework, with the first stage aimed at ending the war on all regional fronts, followed by nuclear negotiations. Iranian officials have stressed that no final decision has been made, as the text is still under review by the authorities.