[82928] Historic Agreement between the US and Iran: Ceasefire and Lifting of Maritime Siege
[82928] Historic Agreement between the US and Iran: Ceasefire and Lifting of Maritime Siege
Reports of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran that includes a comprehensive ceasefire, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of Iranian assets, alongside sharp criticism from figures within the US administration.
Historic Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran
After months of rising security and economic tension, media channels are reporting the formulation of a memorandum of understanding, known in Tehran as the "Islamabad Concept," between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to Iran International, the agreement includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon, the end of the maritime siege on Iran, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for vessel passage without fees.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement in a conversation with The New York Times, emphasizing that it is a "great deal that will bring peace and security to the region." According to DW Persian, Trump stated that the US would lift the maritime siege, adding with dark humor to the world's vessels: "Start your engines, let the oil flow." Conversely, sources affiliated with the Iranian regime, such as Nournews, emphasize that the agreement will lead to the release of approximately 10 to 14 billion dollars in frozen assets and the establishment of a 300 billion dollar compensation fund for Iranian reconstruction.
The agreement has sparked mixed reactions on the international stage. While the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Italy welcomed the move, as reported in آخرین خبر, they emphasized that it represents an opportunity to restore stability. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was quoted in the IRNA News Agency as viewing the agreement as an "important step for regional peace and stability."
In the domestic political arena in the US, critical voices have been heard. Joe Kent, a security official in the Trump administration, called to cut off all aid to Israel, claiming that Israel tried to sabotage the agreement. At the same time, Trump himself criticized Netanyahu, claiming that he saved Israel from "nuclear annihilation" and that if Iran had nuclear weapons, "Israel wouldn't have lasted even two hours." The Wall Street Journal notes that Israel remains the most unpredictable variable and that the continuation of its military actions in the region could jeopardize the stability of the emerging agreement.