[89590] Diplomatic drama: Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding; the naval blockade has been lifted

Dramatic development in the Middle East: Iran and the US sign a memorandum of understanding

In a significant diplomatic event, Mojtaba Khamenei officially announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the presidents of Iran and the United States. Khamenei clarified that although he held a "different principled position," he granted his approval for the move after receiving commitments from the Iranian president and the Supreme National Security Council to safeguard the rights of the Iranian people and the "resistance front." According to Iran News, this is a statement indicating qualified support, while placing full responsibility on President Pezeshkian.

In parallel, the Political-Security Cabinet reported that the US military announced the lifting of the naval blockade over Iranian ports, in accordance with the US President's directive. According to the report, American forces ceased enforcement of the blockade, although naval ships will remain in the area to ensure the Iranian side's compliance with the terms of the agreement. Refael Hayun - Field Security added that the Prime Minister of Pakistan welcomed the "Islamabad historic memorandum of understanding," and noted that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened as part of the move.

In the political arena in Israel, Amichai Stein quoted US Vice President Vance, who rejected criticism from figures within the Israeli coalition. Vance emphasized that the US is acting in accordance with its interests, and questioned the alternatives proposed by ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for managing national security issues.

Various sources, including Kol HaHadashot and Israel News IL, emphasized that Khamenei publicly warned against "excessive" demands by the US, noting that future negotiations will not constitute surrender to the "enemy's dictates." While most channels presented the move as an initiative born out of American "desperation," Bitachon Shotef highlighted the conciliatory but conditional message sent from the top of the regime in Tehran.