A senior U.S. official tells: Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon starting at 4pm Iocal time. The new agreement was brokered by the U.S. and Qatar after talks with Israel and Iran
US Central Command: F-16 fighter jets continue their patrols in the Middle East and are ready to intervene.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the Israeli attacks on Lebanon and warned of their consequences for regional security, adding that America bears full responsibility for these attacks.
The US has relayed to Iran that Israel will not further escalate its attacks in Lebanon. Source: CNN
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Authority: Ships that submit transit requests and comply with the requirements will be allowed to pass through.
Qalibaf: Talks with Washington are conditional on "red lines" set by Tehran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: Nobody can tell what to do, and we've proven it
France will not approve the lifting of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on Iran unless it is satisfied that talks on Tehran's nuclear programme meet its expectations, its foreign minister said on Friday
Switzerland says no U.S.–Iran talks will take place today in Bürgenstock
U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Israel earlier against being combative towards the “only powerful ally that [they] have,” amidst criticism from key members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet. In the past, Vice President Vance has been blunt with his Israeli counterparts, warning them earlier in the war that it was unlikely they would achieve maximalist goals in Iran
CENTCOM: Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction. American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports. All U.S. military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased. Our great Naval Ships will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect
Netanyahu will soon hold a security discussion with the small cabinet.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, signed the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding as mediator. The MoU has been signed earlier by US president Trump and Iranian president Pezeshkian
1 day agoTrump: "Those fools who think I haven't been tough enough on Iran, while the stock market has just hit a record high and oil prices are 'crashing,' are either envious, bad people, or stupid. Let's make America great again."
An official close to Netanyahu: Israel does not intend to back down from its positions.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency: It is time to sit down with the American and Iranian teams to take concrete steps.
Head of Iran's largest petrochemical group says 89% of petrochemical units knocked offline during war have returned to production - ISNA
1 day agoIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has joined U.S. President Donald J. Trump in officially signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed upon between Iran and the United States, thus ending the ongoing war between the two countries in the Middle East
President Trump signed the agreement between Iran and the United States this evening in Versailles. This agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
White House : The President signed the MOU while at Versailles
2 day agoThe lifting of Iran's oil sanctions begins today and should continue during the negotiations, according to Iran's MFA Spokesperson -Mehr
Qalibaf: The understanding is based on the principle of reciprocity. If America does not fulfill its commitments, it is impossible for the Islamic Republic of Iran to fulfill itss. Every commitment we accepted in the Memorandum of Understanding is based on the principle of reciprocity. Article 13 was formulated on the same basis, meaning that if America does not fulfill its commitments, we will not take any action. The sought to destabilize and incite discord in our country. Even some friendly countries, in the first twelve and twenty days of the last war, thought that the mission of the Islamic Republic had been completed. But today, the situation has developed to the point that all governments and peoples have witnessed the strength and power of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Our position is clear: if America does not fulfill its commitments, it is impossible for the Islamic Republic of Iran to fulfill itss. Some friends were worried about the possibility of lifting the sanctions after 30 days But thanks be to God, the sanctions were lifted within three days.
2 day agoTrump endorses Iran having ballistic missiles: "I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little unfair for them not to have some"
Trump: The agreement with Iran will be signed within the next 48 hours, and we will probably keep the military in the Gulf for a while. If other countries have ballistic missiles, it is somewhat "unfair" that Iran does not have any missiles. Nuclear dust is less important than nuclear non-proliferation.
The US has released the full text of its 14-point "Memorandum of Understanding" with Iran. Key terms include: 1. The US, Iran, and their allies agree to immediately and permanently end military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon 2. The US and Iran agree to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and not interfere in each other's internal affairs 3. The US and Iran commit to negotiating and reaching a final deal within 60 days, unless mutually extended 4. The US will begin removing its naval blockade immediately and fully end the blockade within 30 days 5. Iran will use its best efforts to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days with no charge 6. The US and regional partners will develop a mutually agreed plan of at least $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and economic development 7. The US will work toward terminating all types of sanctions against Iran, including UN, IAEA, primary, and secondary sanctions 8. Iran reaffirms that it will not procure or develop nuclear weapons and agrees to address its enriched material stockpile under IAEA supervision 9. Until a final deal is reached, Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program, while the US will impose no new sanctions and deploy no additional forces 10. The US Treasury will issue waivers for Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, derivatives, and associated banking, insurance, and transportation services 11. The US will make frozen or restricted Iranian funds and assets fully available for use 12. The US and Iran will establish an executive mechanism to monitor implementation of the MOU and future compliance with the final deal 13. After signing the MOU and implementing key ceasefire, blockade, shipping, oil waiver, and asset-release provisions, the US and Iran will begin final deal negotiations 14. The final deal will be endorsed by a binding UN Security Council resolution The memorandum will trigger a 60-day window to negotiate a final deal
The US and Iran are considering signing the agreement remotely within the next few hours The US, Iran, and the mediating countries are considering holding the signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding remotely within the next few hours, instead of the face-to-face meeting that was planned for Friday. If this move goes ahead, the agreement will be signed electronically, the clauses concerning the Strait of Hormuz will come into immediate effect, and the United States may publish the full text of the agreement to the public. A senior diplomatic official explained the pressure to expedite the move and noted that both sides want to open the strategic strait as soon as possible.
Macron, in response to a question from an Al-Arabiya TV correspondent: The enriched uranium issue cannot be left unresolved and must be resolved within 60 days.
Swiss government: Qatar, Pakistan to attend US-Iran MOU signing
Trump: The memorandum of understanding with Iran does not include immediate sanctions relief, but we will discuss the matter later.
Trump: The memorandum of understanding with Iran is not final, and if I don't like the agreement, we will return to bombing.
