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Iran and US Rule Out Extension of Nuclear MoU as Deadline Looms

Iran and the US have both rejected extending the Memorandum of Understanding, with the 60-day deadline fast approaching.

With the 60-day window of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drawing to a close, both Iran and the United States have formally ruled out any extension of the agreement. The development marks a hardening of positions on both sides as the deadline approaches.

The rejection of an extension comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, with neither capital showing willingness to prolong the existing framework. The MoU, which was set for a limited duration, now faces an imminent expiry without a successor arrangement in place.

Observers note that the refusal to extend could lead to a period of heightened uncertainty in bilateral relations. The absence of a renewed agreement leaves the future of the understanding in question, with no immediate talks announced to bridge the gap.

As the deadline nears, the focus now shifts to the next steps both nations might take. With the extension off the table, the coming days are likely to be critical in determining the trajectory of the Iran-US engagement.