Iran and Italy FMs discuss Iran-US MoU in phone call

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Tehran and Washington, according to a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry.

The two ministers agreed on the importance of maintaining regional stability and security, and emphasized the opportunity created by the deal to consolidate peace in the region. The statement, released on the ministry's official channel, highlighted that both sides viewed the MoU as a positive step toward reducing tensions.

Araghchi and Tajani also exchanged views on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between Iran and Italy in various fields. The Italian foreign minister expressed his country's support for diplomatic solutions and welcomed the progress made in Iran-US talks.

The phone call comes amid ongoing efforts by regional and international actors to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. The MoU, which outlines a framework for future negotiations, has been seen as a potential breakthrough in the long-standing standoff between Iran and the United States.

According to Mehr News Agency, the Iranian foreign ministry statement did not provide further details on the content of the MoU or the specific topics discussed during the call. However, the conversation underscores Italy's role as a mediator and its interest in fostering stability in the region.