Iran affirmed that it has never violated the memorandum of understanding signed with the US, and said that all responsibility for the failure to implement the agreement belongs to Washington.
Speaking at a press conference on July 13 (local time), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that Tehran always strictly adheres to its commitments in the international negotiation process.
In our opinion, Iran has never been the initiator of the violation of committed obligations. We can proudly affirm that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always shown caution and seriousness in all negotiations," Mr. Baghaei said.
The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry also criticized the US for repeatedly failing to fulfill its agreed commitments.
The party that continuously violates the agreements is the US side," he emphasized.
The statement was made in the context of continued tensions in relations between Tehran and Washington after a series of recent military and diplomatic developments.
In recent weeks, the two sides have continuously made tough statements related to Iran's nuclear program as well as military activities in the Middle East.
Observers believe that Mr. Baghaei's statement shows that Iran continues to maintain its position that it still respects international obligations, and blames the US for the fact that bilateral agreements have not achieved the expected results.
Previously, Tehran repeatedly accused Washington of unilaterally withdrawing or not fully implementing commitments in agreements signed between the two sides, especially related to nuclear issues and sanctions.
Meanwhile, the US has repeatedly criticized Iran for its nuclear program as well as Tehran's military activities and influence in the Middle East.
To date, there has been no official response from the US to the latest statement of the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
US-Iran relations are still considered one of the biggest geopolitical hotspots today, with many disagreements related to the nuclear program, economic sanctions and regional security.
