Speaking in his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, he stated, “It is important for us that the United States adheres to its commitments and compels the Zionist regime to implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU).”
Iran will monitor the United States’ compliance with the war‑termination memorandum of understanding (MoU) “moment‑by‑moment”, he stated, warning that the Islamic Republic will not implement its commitments unilaterally.
“The principle of ‘commitment in exchange for commitment’ in the negotiations means that we will implement our commitments only as long as the other side implements its commitments,” he opined.
Turning to the 7th of Tir which marks the anniversary of use of chemical weapons in the Iranian city of Sardasht by the then deposed Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein, which was recorded as one of the humanitarian disasters of the 20th century, he said that Iran holds responsible all those who aided Saddam Hussein to conduct chemical attacks.
The implementation of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US remains dependent on reciprocal commitments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said, warning that continued US violations and failure to uphold obligations could disrupt the diplomatic process.
Baghaei emphasized that the guiding principle of the memorandum is reciprocal implementation of obligations.
“It is clear to everyone that commitment in exchange for commitment means we will fulfill our obligations only as long as the other side does the same,” he stated.
The spokesman added that the text of the memorandum had been drafted with precision and explicitly stipulates that the cessation of war must be observed across all fronts, including Lebanon.
He noted that Iran would continuously monitor developments and employ its own mechanisms to safeguard national interests.
Baghaei further stated that decisions related to Iran’s diplomatic responsibilities are made through an established national process that has evolved over decades, adding that all branches and institutions of the system are involved in decisions concerning war, peace, and negotiations that are fundamental to the country’s present and future.
Turning to the release of the Iranian blocked assets, the spokesman underlined that negotiations regarding release of Iran’s frozen assets are underway and will continue as planned.
Iran, Oman will decide fate of Hormuz management in the future based on international standards, he responded to a question as raised on the latest situation of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. 
Commenting on US attacks on Iranian territory, the spokesman warned that Washington’s failure to abide by its commitments would inevitably have negative consequences for the continuation of the diplomatic track.
“We will not leave any action unanswered. Any action against Iran will face an immediate and decisive response,” he said.
Baghaei described those attacks as a violation of Article 1 of the memorandum of understanding and warned that continued violations would create obstacles for continuation of the process.
Referring to Article 13 of the memorandum, he said discussions on a final agreement depend on implementation of several provisions.
“Regarding some clauses, the situation is relatively satisfactory, including ending the naval blockade and issuing the exemption related to oil sales. But in some areas we are facing serious challenges, and in this regard the other side needs to implement its commitments,” he said.
MNA