Tehran describes memorandum as path to formalising battlefield gains Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy with the United States is intended to consolidate what he described as Iran’s victory in the recent conflict, outlining a proposed memorandum of understanding that he said was nearing completion. “Iran has been the winner of this war, and the people of Iran are the true winners of this arena,” Araghchi said in a televised interview, adding that “after such a victory, it is necessary to consolidate it through an agreement or understanding”. He said the proposed 14-point memorandum remained subject to revision and final approval.