US and Iran nearing signing of memorandum of understanding to end total war
[84277] US and Iran nearing signing of memorandum of understanding to end total war
Extensive reports on an emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran that includes an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the lifting of the naval blockade.
US and Iran nearing signing of memorandum of understanding to end total war
According to extensive reports by Al Jazeera and official sources, the US and Iran have reached a final draft of a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, confirmed that the parties have decided, after coordination, to sign the memorandum this coming Friday, June 19 (Al Jazeera).
A spokesperson for the Iranian National Security Council announced that "fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon, will cease immediately and permanently starting tonight," and that the naval blockade on Iran will be lifted immediately (Sputnik Arabic). On the other hand, American officials were quoted by CNN as saying that orders to lift the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz were given subject to the official signing on Friday.
In the negotiation sector, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister noted that talks at the head-of-delegation level will be held in Geneva to determine the next order of discussions (Quds News Network). According to Mehr News Agency, the agreement includes 14 clauses, among them an American commitment to non-interference in Iran's internal affairs, assistance in rebuilding the country worth $300 billion, and the release of $24 billion in frozen funds.
While Iranian and Arab media, such as Al Mayadeen, present the agreement as a "historic achievement" and "forcing the American-Zionist enemy to end the war," critical voices were heard in the Israeli political establishment. Nabatieh - Heart of Mount Amel quoted reports from Hebrew media stating that "Israel has been sold" and that Netanyahu is trying to exert pressure on Trump. At the same time, Raoos Agency reported a drop of about 4% in oil prices following the news, and a rise in the value of gold as a result of market volatility.