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, 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, which have been underway for over six weeks, through a post on his official X account. He emphasized transparency and responsibility as the cornerstones of Iran's diplomatic approach. In his message, Araghchi urged the media to refrain from speculating about the MoU's content until its finalization, addressing premature reports and leaks circulating in various outlets. The foreign minister's remarks come amid conflicting claims about the status of a potential deal. Araghchi reassured the Iranian public that they would eventually be fully briefed on the details. He confirmed that, in line with Iran's responsible and transparent approach, a ll details would be shared with the public in due course. The proposed MoU is understood to be based on a two-stage framework, initially aiming to end the war on all regional fronts, followed by nuclear negotiations. Iranian officials have stressed that no final decision has been made, with the text still under review by the authorities.