Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's missile program is not part of the memorandum of understanding with the United States and will not be subject to negotiations between the parties. He said this during a press conference in Pakistan, as reported by UNN citing CNN.
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According to Pezeshkian, missile capability remains a key element of Iran's defense. He emphasized that without its own missiles, the country would be significantly more vulnerable to external threats.
Last week, the United States released the text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding. The document provides for the restoration of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a partial easing of financial restrictions on Iran, and further negotiations on the nuclear program.
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At the same time, the text contains no provisions on limiting Iran's missile program. The only military requirement concerns Tehran's commitment not to develop or purchase nuclear weapons.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran's missile program one of the reasons for military pressure on the country, but during the G7 summit he stated that "missiles are not a problem."