Iran has announced that its main negotiating delegation has finished its work, even as technical teams are set to remain engaged, according to a report by Tasnim.

Delegation Concludes, Technical Engagement Continues

The conclusion of the primary delegation's work marks a notable procedural development in the ongoing negotiations. While the senior-level negotiating team has wrapped up its responsibilities, the continuation of technical team engagement indicates that working-level discussions remain active.

The distinction between the main delegation and technical teams is significant in diplomatic contexts, as technical groups typically handle detailed, granular aspects of any agreement or framework under discussion.

Key Details

No further details regarding the scope, timeline, or subject matter of the technical discussions were provided in the source report.

Susan Rice, who served as national security adviser under former President Barack Obama, has voiced strong criticism against the Trump administration’s preliminary agreement with Iran, calling it egregious. Rice labeled the deal a “strategic blunder,” highlighting concerns over the concessions made to Iran. In an interview with ABC News, she argued that the United States has made excessive concessions, leading to a “very bad outcome.”

Rice stated that the concessions granted to Iran were given prematurely in a “flimsy, two-page memorandum of understanding.” She emphasized that such concessions should have been reserved for a comprehensive deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program. “In the Obama-era deal, they could only spend those frozen assets on humanitarian things — food and medicine. Now they can use it to fund their terrorist proxies,” she said.

According to Rice, the current agreement lacks definitive terms on Iran’s nuclear issues. While Iran reaffirms not to develop nuclear weapons, the memorandum’s text is vague on enrichment limits and stockpile management. She also criticized the economic benefits Iran would gain, such as selling oil freely and accessing frozen assets without restrictions.

Rice highlighted the implications for the Strait of Hormuz and the $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran. U.S. officials, however, stated that Iran would face economic rewards only if it complies with the deal. The criticism comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with President Donald Trump issuing a stern warning to Iran on Sunday.

Trump threatened severe consequences if Iran’s proxies in Lebanon do not cease their activities. He also hinted at potential economic measures, such as charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if the peace deal collapses. This waterway is crucial for global oil and gas shipments, and any instability could have significant implications for energy markets.