Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi indicated that it is better to end the ongoing war with the United States today while his country enjoys a position of strength. Araqchi stressed that what was achieved during the negotiations was a "major achievement." He pointed out that not a single clause referring to Iran's "surrender" could be found in the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States. Rather, Pezeshkian said, “All obligations relate to the other party.”