Iranian Foreign Minister announced that negotiations between Iran and the U.S. have concluded their first phase with a memorandum of understanding declaring the end of the war, yet if Lebanon is attacked the deal will be violated.

Why it matters:

Implementation of Islamabad MoU will start on Friday. New round of Tehran-Washington negotiations will begin in Geneva.


State of play:

The negotiations began during the war and continued for three months until June 15, culminating in a finalized memorandum.
Although the official implementation will begin on Friday, the end of the war was declared effective Monday morning Tehran time.


What he’s saying:

Abbas Araghchi: "Any military attack by the Zionist regime against Lebanon from now on, or the continued occupation of Lebanese territories, will be considered a violation of the memorandum of understanding."


Key points:

  • Iran and the United States agreed to divide negotiations into two phases following tensions triggered by what Iran described as aggression by the U.S. and the Zionist regime.
  • The first phase addressed immediate issues such as ending the war, the Strait of Hormuz, naval blockades, and reconstruction.
  • The second phase will last 60 days and focus on nuclear issues and the lifting of sanctions, with the aim of reaching a final comprehensive agreement.
  • The end of the war applies across all fronts, including Lebanon.


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