[87553] The Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington: Mixed reactions and heavy concerns in Israel
[87553] The Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington: Mixed reactions and heavy concerns in Israel
Following the emerging agreements between the US and Iran, sharp criticism is being heard from Israeli officials, alongside threats from Donald Trump that if the agreement is not honored - military activity will resume.
The outline of understandings between the US and Iran sparks regional turmoil
After months of fighting, Donald Trump, President of the US, confirmed that the US and Iran have reached a "memorandum of understanding" (not a final agreement) whose main goal is to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump emphasized that this is a "very strong" agreement but threatened that "if I am not satisfied and they do not fix their behavior, we will go back to shooting at them and dropping bombs." At the same time, the White House through Vice President J.D. Vance clarified that the purpose of the move is not to cause suffering to the Iranians, but to curb armament programs.
There is great tension in Israel. According to reports in Maariv, Israel is preparing for the possibility of the agreement collapsing and has instructed the IDF to continue developing target banks. Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, claimed that Israel will continue the fighting in southern Lebanon and Gaza until it achieves its goals, regardless of international diplomacy. The newspaper The Times of Israel defined the move as a "pathetic surrender" that will strengthen the regime in Iran.
In Tehran, speakers are presenting a sober position. Abraham Rezai, spokesperson for the Foreign and Security Committee in the Majlis, criticized the "unbalanced" wording of the memorandum and called not to lose vigilance against the "hybrid war" of the US. Conversely, Abbas Mousai (who is identified with the regime's positions) claimed that Trump was forced to make concessions due to the pressure of reality and the damage to oil infrastructure, while the IRNA agency reported on Russia's support for the move and telephone coordinations between the foreign ministers.
There is uncertainty surrounding the details of the agreement. J.D. Vance confirmed that the full text is expected to be published by Friday, and that the delay was due to the request of mediating countries like Qatar and Pakistan. Rumors about a "$300 billion fund" were strongly denied by Trump, who noted on Fox News that "we will not pay 10 cents" and that it is not a matter of transferring government aid funds but rather private investment opportunities.