Iran has declared its framework agreement with the United States null and void, accusing Washington of breaching the terms, Iranian officials announced. Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the agreement has been suspended as Iran focuses on self-defense amid rising regional tensions.
The agreement, which was established in mid-June, aimed to pave the way for a permanent resolution to hostilities between the two nations. It included plans for negotiations on a final agreement within a 60-day timeframe and provisions for reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Initially, a ceasefire had been in place since early April, but diplomatic efforts were derailed when tensions flared again in early July, leading to renewed conflict. The situation has reportedly left Iran feeling unbound by the agreement’s stipulations.
Gharibabadi specifically accused the United States of not honoring its commitments under the Islamabad declaration of intent, which further strained relations. The breakdown in the framework agreement comes as both countries continue to navigate complex geopolitical challenges in the region.