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Israel Rejects US-Iran Ceasefire Deal, Threatens Independent Action

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran and the US are reportedly nearing a 60-day ceasefire agreement, with Iran agreeing to destroy nuclear materials and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The deal includes the release of billions in frozen Iranian assets and security assurances from the US, but has drawn criticism from hawks in Washington and allies like Israel.
  • Israel has declared it will not be bound by the agreement and reserves the right to act independently to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The United States and Iran are reportedly on the verge of signing a 60-day ceasefire agreement, a development that has sparked strong reactions from allies, particularly Israel.

The deal, said to be in its final stages, involves Iran dismantling its high-enrichment uranium and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport. In return, the US would unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian assets and provide assurances against future attacks. While US officials suggest 80-85% consensus has been reached, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has framed the agreement as a significant sovereign victory domestically, stating Iran and Oman will effectively manage the Strait and impose tolls on passing vessels.

Israel must maintain the right to take independent military action.

— Israel KatzIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the country's position regarding the potential US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

This narrative has been dismissed by US officials as domestic propaganda. However, the concessions made by the US have drawn sharp criticism from Iran hawks in Washington and Europe. The prospect of a US-Iran rapprochement has been met with defiance from Israel, which has explicitly stated it will not endorse the agreement and reserves the right to launch independent military action.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that regardless of the US-Iran deal, Israel must maintain its "right to take independent military action" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly instructed the military to prepare for all eventualities. This stance comes amid heightened tensions, including a recent incident where a US helicopter was reportedly shot down in the Strait, pushing the two nations close to conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz will be substantively managed by Iran and Oman in the future, and will charge 'tolls' for all merchant ships and oil tankers passing through the Strait, claiming that the jurisdiction of the Strait will be 'completely different from the past'.

— Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's domestic statement about the control and management of the Strait of Hormuz under the potential agreement.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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