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US-Iran agreement details emerge: Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening
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US-Iran agreement details emerge: Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening

From BBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The US and Iran have unveiled a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding aimed at extending a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and ending their conflict.
  • President Trump indicated the deal could be signed as early as June 18, describing it as "performance-based" with benefits for Iran contingent on compliance.
  • Key points include an immediate end to military operations on all fronts, mutual respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, and a 60-day timeline for negotiating a final deal.

The United States and Iran have revealed the full text of a Memorandum of Understanding designed to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ultimately end their nearly four-month conflict. U.S. officials described the 14-point agreement as "performance-based," meaning Iran will only receive benefits if it adheres to its commitments.

The deal could be signed as early as 18 June.

— President TrumpIndicating the potential signing date for the US-Iran agreement.

President Donald Trump suggested the deal could be formally signed "shortly," potentially as early as June 18. The agreement's first point calls for an "immediate and permanent" cessation of military operations on "all fronts," including Lebanon. From the U.S. perspective, President Trump has expressed concern that Israeli military actions against Hezbollah could jeopardize the agreement with Iran. Tehran, in turn, has stated that any continuation of Israeli operations in Lebanon would constitute a "violation of the understanding," and "necessary measures will be taken."

The Trump administration has described the 14-point agreement as 'performance-based,' with Iran benefitting only if it complies with its commitments.

Explaining the conditional nature of the US-Iran deal.

The memorandum also stipulates that both the U.S. and Iran will "respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity" and refrain from interfering in internal affairs. This clause is likely to be met with disapproval by Iranian dissident groups, particularly given President Trump's previous statements of support for Iranian protesters.

Any continuation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon would constitute a 'violation of the understanding' and 'necessary measures will be taken,'

— A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign AffairsStating Iran's position on Israeli military actions in Lebanon under the proposed truce.

Furthermore, the agreement sets a "maximum" 60-day timeline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate and finalize a comprehensive deal, though this period can be extended with mutual consent. The 60-day countdown is expected to commence upon the official signing of the MoU, which is planned for a ceremony in Geneva later this week. Iranian officials confirmed that plans for the Geneva meeting are proceeding, with the possibility of the presidents of both countries signing the memorandum under review.

The U.S. and Iran will 'respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity' and refrain from interfering in each side's internal affairs.

Detailing a key point of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
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Originally published by BBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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