—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 BREAKING: President Trump announces the U.S. naval blockade is lifted, and a ‘toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz’

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Let’s see what the Iranian statement says before jumping to any conclusion.

— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇱🇧 NEW: Some Iranian sources say that America was forced to issue ‘new and serious concessions regarding Lebanon’ in exchange for not responding to the attack on Beirut

Apparently Iran’s Parliament Speaker Qalibaf announced the suspension of negotiations to Trump via Qatar, and Trump then directly intervened to offer more concessions to avoid collapsing the deal.

These concessions are related to Lebanon, and also the immediate lifting of the U.S. blockade instead of within 30 days (this is already confirmed)

This was reported by Reformist-affiliated ‘Entekhab’, so time will tell whether this is true or not.

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇮🇱/🇱🇧 BREAKING: Iran forced the U.S. to accept a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon as an additional concession, instead of carrying out an attack – Fars

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— 🇮🇷/🇮🇱/🇱🇧 NOTE:

If true, and if there is an actual mechanism for ensuring Israeli withdrawal, it’s worth to stop the attack in exchange for this concession.

The liberation of Lebanese lands is far more important than any retaliation.

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I still find it strange that an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is now presented as an additional concession

Because based on my personal sources, Iran already wanted to add this to the terms last night (and even before) but the U.S. did not agree. It was one of the last remaining points still under discussion.

So is the Foreign Ministry implying that they would have signed that MoU anyway, without the inclusion of an Israeli withdrawal, if it wasn’t for the events in Beirut today and the subsequent military threats?

In other words, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon is not an additional concession, but rather a demand Iran made even 1-2 days ago and was not accepted until now.

I firmly believe Iran could have gotten this concession even before issuing military threats against Israel. It likely would have been granted anyway.

What should have been done instead, is carry out the retaliation against Israel and then immediately announce the MoU to prevent Israel’s response.

The last thing I will say about this MoU, is that regardless of the contents, even if they were amazing and 100% in favor of Iran, I still wouldn’t support it.

Because the U.S. and Israel have shown throughout history that no agreement matters to them.

I sincerely hope I’m wrong and there are mechanisms to ensure the U.S. abides by its commitments, but I doubt.

Regardless, Iran shattered all predictions and managed to resist a joint American-Zionist coalition, which is a victory in itself.

—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇱🇧/🇮🇱 NEW: ‘Netanyahu told Trump the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and that Israel does not consider itself bound by the Lebanon clause in the MoU’ – Maariv

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I have only one demand.

Don’t let the Iranian officials shake hands with Vance or any other murderer. Sign the deal electronically.

— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇨🇭 NEW: J.D. Vance and Qalibaf will sign the deal in person on Friday in Geneva

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi:

‘Some people who complain about the lack of concessions are frankly wrong, and they should know something.

Practically, the amount of real commitments Iran has made in the MoU are miniscule compared to what the U.S. has agreed to.

Most of Iran’s commitments will only be discussed later, during the 60 days following the MoU signing.’

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—❗️🇮🇷 Statement by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council:

‘The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the leadership of its martyred leader, has completed its success over the American-Zionist enemy and, under the guidance of the Supreme Leader (may God protect him), with the support of all the people and the diligent efforts of the warriors of Islam, after a difficult and intensive several-month negotiation period, and based on the resolution of the Supreme National Security Council, finalized the text of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the end-of-war negotiations (Islamabad negotiations) between Iran and the U.S. on the evening of June 14th.

According to the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will end immediately and permanently starting from tonight, and furthermore, the naval blockade against Iran will be immediately and completely lifted.

The signing of this memorandum of understanding will be officially carried out on Friday, June 19th.

Negotiations for a final agreement will be postponed until after the other party fulfills its commitments according to the Memorandum of Understanding. The Islamic Republic of Iran appreciates the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the government of Qatar.

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— Nothing about the Strait of Hormuz being opened. That’s apparently happening after the signing ceremony.

But the U.S. blockade is immediately lifted, starting tomorrow morning. So there’s one week where the Strait is still closed, but opened for Iran. Interesting.

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇮🇱 i24 News correspondent, Amichai Stein:

‘Why is this agreement a strategic disaster?

The Americans give the Iranians plenty—and get nothing in return.

The most absurd thing is that this war ends with sanctions relief for oil sales. Something that didn't exist before the war.

What do the Americans get? Nothing. No nuclear, no ballistic, no proxy.’

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: Immediately after signing the MoU, Iran will get $12 Billion dollars and sanctions waivers on oil, petrochemical products, and gas

The only thing Iran will do is open the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian management and service fees. The rest will take place after a final deal.

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 The Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding: Full Details

Phase 1 | Upon announcement of the MoU (effective immediately):

– Upon announcement of the MoU, both sides declare an immediate, complete and permanent end to all hostilities in the region, including Lebanon.

– Upon announcement of the MoU, the United States declares the immediate and complete lifting of the U.S. naval blockade against Iran.

Phase 2 | After Signing of the MoU (30-day period):

– Upon signing the MoU, the United States confirms its commitment to non-interference in Iran’s domestic affairs and respect for the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

– Upon signing the MoU, the United States affirms that it will not increase the amount of troops or military assets present in the region, nor impose any new sanctions during the negotiations.

– Upon signing the MoU, Iran reaffirms its commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and confirms that it will never produce, develop, or acquire a nuclear weapon.

– Upon signing the MoU, the United States declares that it will provide Iran with half of its frozen funds, amounting to a value of $12 Billion, to be made available in a non-reversible manner within 30 days, with a commitment to make the remaining half available during the subsequent 60 days.

– Upon signing the MoU, the United States will issue sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemical exports, effective immediately, with a commitment to extend these waivers permanently once a final agreement is reached.

– Upon signing the MoU, the U.S. will begin immediate consultations with Israel to present a short term timeframe for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, including points occupied following the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah agreement.

– Upon signing the MoU, Iran confirms it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial maritime traffic, according to certain specified arrangements determined by Iran, within 30 days.

Phase 3 | Negotiations on a Final Deal (60-day period + possible extension):

– The 60-day negotiating period will begin once all the terms of the MoU have been met in the previous 30 days.

– The 60-day negotiating period can be extended by mutual agreement of both parties.

– During these 60 days, the U.S. will make the remaining $12 Billion of Iran’s frozen assets available.

– During these 60 days, the U.S. will present plans for a reconstruction fund for Iran, amounting to a value of at least $300 Billion, funded partially by Gulf states.

– The U.S. and Iran will begin detailed discussions on a permanent solution to nuclear-related matters, including enrichment, the existing uranium stockpile, and the fate of the nuclear sites.

– The U.S. and Iran will begin detailed discussions regarding the lifting of all economic sanctions on Iran, including primary, secondary, U.S. and UN sanctions, as well as the withdrawal of all UN Security Council and IAEA Board of Governors resolutions against Iran.

– A monitoring mechanism will be established to supervise the implementation of a final agreement.

– The final agreement will be approved by a UN Security Council Resolution.

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Two contradicting narratives.

The deal is already agreed.

Why doesn’t Iran, the U.S. or Pakistan just release the text?

— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth: ‘The document says Iran will never have a nuclear weapon’

Interviewer: ‘The JCPOA said that too’

Hegseth: ‘But they didn’t have the threat of military force that we do, in a way that Iran respects. Their regime is more devastating—excuse me, more DEVASTATED—than it’s ever been’

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