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Thursday, 18 June 2026
[87911] Global Turmoil: USA and Iran signed a historic memorandum of understanding
[87911] Global Turmoil: USA and Iran signed a historic memorandum of understanding
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a Versailles memorandum of understanding, signaling the lifting of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and a dramatic shift in relations between the countries.
Diplomatic Drama: USA and Iran sign a memorandum of understanding
Following dramatic events in Versailles, the White House and US President Donald Trump confirmed that a historic memorandum of understanding was signed with Iran. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, welcomed the move on Refael Hayun's Telegram channel and announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cancellation of the naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.
Regional implications and reactions
The move caused a storm within the Israeli security establishment. Dr. Amir Bohbot noted that "the intelligence community in Israel will have to explain what it missed along the way," and defined the event as a snowball kicked toward Israel. Conversely, the Carmel News channel, which takes a critical line toward the US administration, defined it as "one of the most embarrassing moments in US history" and called on Israel to achieve full armament independence.
Iran's position and details of the agreement
On behalf of Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei clarified that "the guarantee for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding is our strength" and noted that if the US does not meet its obligations, Iran will act accordingly. Baghaei emphasized that Iran does not distinguish between the US and Israel, adding that "the Zionist entity is not interested in giving even a minimal opportunity to any diplomatic track."
At the same time, 301 News Arab World reported that an American warship issued a stern warning to the Revolutionary Guards' speedboats before the signing, and demanded they return to port. Parallel to the diplomatic contacts, it was reported in 301 News Arab World on operational activity by IDF forces in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus.