Iran confirms deal with U.S., commitments to take effect Friday

Iran has confirmed an agreement with the United States, with key commitments slated to become effective on Friday, June 19. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced that the text of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Iran and the U.S. has been finalized and will be officially signed in Switzerland.

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The text of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Iran and the United States has been finalized and will be officially signed in Switzerland this Friday.

Gharibabadi stated that Iran's commitments will take effect on Friday, after which a 60-day negotiation period will commence for a final agreement, contingent on the U.S. fulfilling its promises. Two specific provisions will take effect earlier, on Friday morning: an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including the Lebanon border, and the end of the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran.

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Iran's commitments will take effect on Friday, and after confirming the U.S. fulfills its commitments in the agreement, the two sides will enter a 60-day negotiation period to discuss a final agreement.

The deputy minister emphasized that the MOU is not solely a diplomatic achievement but also a result of military accomplishments. He noted that delegations from both countries will meet on the signing day to arrange future negotiations. Gharibabadi assured that Iran has incorporated all its "important positions" into the MOU, with the full text to be released after the signing. He stressed that the agreement does not signify trust in the "enemy" and that Iran will closely monitor the U.S. adherence to its commitments.

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This MOU is not purely a diplomatic achievement, but also a result of military accomplishments.