Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh tells Al Jazeera the US must ensure that Israel abides by the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Washington and Tehran.

He says Tehran is prepared to continue the diplomatic process, adding, “We are ready to move forward step by step if the other party demonstrates the same seriousness.”

Khatibzadeh adds that Iran is seeking “peace on all fronts, including Gaza”, and explained that Lebanon had been included in the MoU because of its direct connection to the conflict.

“There will be no peace or stability in Lebanon and the region without ending the occupation and Israel’s commitment to international law,” he says.

On the Strait of Hormuz, Khatibzadeh adds that Iran will continue to provide navigation services in coordination with Oman and in accordance with international law.

He says Tehran will not impose passage fees during the 60-day period outlined by the agreement, but that a new mechanism for managing the waterway will be introduced afterwards and presented to regional countries.

Khatibzadeh also says that any future agreement must include the release of all frozen Iranian funds.