Tehran, June 12 -- The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will address a range of issues, including Tehran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

According to IRIB, Araghchi said the agreement consists of two stages and that the nuclear issue was not discussed in the first stage and was deferred to the second phase.

He added that if the provisions of the memorandum of understanding are not met, the final agreement will not be signed.

"The first thing mentioned in the agreement is that the US naval blockade be lifted," Araghchi said....