Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is ready to take steps toward reducing tensions with the United States if Washington returns to the commitments it made under a June Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Pezeshkian made the remarks during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said Iran would immediately respond positively if the United States returned to the terms of the agreement. The MoU was reached in June after talks involving Iran and the United States, with Pakistan playing an important mediating role. The agreement was designed to stop military operations and create space for further negotiations toward a broader peace arrangement. It included commitments aimed at reducing military tensions and addressing economic and security issues. However, the agreement later broke down as both sides accused each other of failing to meet their commitments. Pezeshkian said Washington withdrew from its obligations shortly after the agreement was reached and described US actions against Iran as illegal. He told Putin that Iran believes it is defending itself against what it considers a unilateral offensive. Pezeshkian also expressed appreciation for Russia's position, saying Tehran knows Moscow supports Iran during the current crisis. Putin has continued to show political support for Iran. During his meeting with Pezeshkian, the Russian president said Russia stands in solidarity with Tehran and indicated that economic and trade cooperation between the two countries would continue despite the conflict. Pezeshkian's latest comments come as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high. Recent military exchanges have raised fears that the conflict could become larger, while disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have also created concerns for global energy supplies. The waterway is one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments. For now, Pezeshkian's message is that Iran is not closing the door on diplomacy. Tehran says it is prepared to return to the previous framework if Washington does the same. Whether the United States accepts that proposal could become an important factor in determining whether the current crisis moves toward negotiations or further escalation.