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Israeli drone strikes motorcycle in south Lebanon, the 2nd apparent Israeli strike following US-Iran MoU announcement
An agreement between the United States and Iran has been reached, with President Trump, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister all confirming a deal Sunday night. Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz open and announced the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade. "Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow," he said.
However, significant gaps in interpretation are already emerging. Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tehran would not begin fulfilling its commitments before Friday and that the 60-day negotiation period, focused on the nuclear file, would only begin after the US releases frozen Iranian assets. The nuclear issue, he added, would not be discussed until Washington meets its obligations first.
Details of Iran's 14-point demands have also emerged, revealing the scale of Tehran's ambitions going into the negotiations. Iran is demanding a permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, the full lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days, suspension of oil and petrochemical sanctions, and the release of $24 billion in frozen funds before talks even begin. Iran is also seeking a $300 billion economic rehabilitation package from the US and its allies and has made clear that its missile program and support for regional proxy groups will not be on the negotiating table under any circumstances.
The agreement is expected to be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland. READ MORE FROM SUNDAY
Trump: The relationship with Iran is normalised, will go over MoU with the media in a couple of days
President Trump made the comment while sitting down for a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates
The Lebanese president welcomes the agreement between Washington and Tehran
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by telephone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
According to the Lebanese presidency, Aoun welcomed the memorandum of understanding concluded between the United States and Iran, hoping that it would help reduce regional tensions.
He nevertheless reiterated that Lebanon's stability, security, and sovereignty remain a national priority. For his part, Abbas Araghchi affirmed the importance of respecting Lebanese sovereignty and the unity of its territory.
Netanyahu addresses Israeli media in first public comments since US-Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran was "racing" to develop nuclear weapons before Israel's "Operation Rising Lion," arguing that coordinated action with US President Trump and the American military prevented Tehran from obtaining atomic bombs and averted an existential threat to Israel. Netanyahu said the campaign had delayed the danger "for years to come" but stressed that "the struggle is not over," pledging continued action against Iran and its regional proxies while defending his wartime decisions in Gaza and claiming Israel had returned all hostages and eliminated most Hamas leaders.
Washington announces a rapid return to normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
A senior US official says a maritime coordination mechanism, set up in Bahrain via CENTCOM, is already working with commercial companies to fully restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to him, many ships that had previously avoided the area should resume their crossings as early as this week. Washington estimates that traffic could return to normal within 30 days, once the mine-clearing operations are completed.
The official added that the United States now knows the location of the sea mines and could intervene directly to accelerate their neutralization if necessary, in order to open more shipping lanes.
Trump: Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, they agreed to that, and agreed to strong policing powers
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‘If Iran is not able to control Hezbollah and if they attack Israel, Israel will have the right to respond,’ US official says on MoU
“The deal is a cease fire, and it will not be a one-way cease fire, meaning that if Iran is not able to control Hezbollah and if they attack, you know, Israeli positions or Israeli towns, Israel will have the right to defend themselves and respond.”
Trump, Vance, and Iran’s Ghalibaf sign US-Iran MoU, a senior US official says
US-Iran MoU’s text will be released within the next 48 hours, a US official says
Israeli drone strikes motorcycle in south Lebanon, the 2nd apparent Israeli strike following US-Iran MoU announcement
An Israeli drone struck a motorcycle in Haris, southern Lebanon, in the second apparent Israeli strike today following the announcement of the U.S.-Iran MoU
MoU includes ending Lebanon war, Tehran will use ‘all its capabilities’ to ensure parties fulfill obligations, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says
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Hezbollah welcomes the agreement between Iran and the United States and claims it is a turning point for Lebanon
Hezbollah hailed Iran's "great achievement" after the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding with the United States, stating that this agreement led to a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
In a statement, the Shiite movement asserts that "there will be no return to the situation before March 2" and warns that it will no longer accept any attacks against Lebanon.
Hezbollah is also calling on residents of southern Lebanon to wait for an official announcement before returning to their localities.
The group also calls on the Lebanese government to "review its decisions and orientations," in an allusion to discussions with Israel and efforts to disarm Hezbollah.
US Vice President JD Vance on Iran: "The United States will see how far Tehran is willing to make concessions"
Asked about Iranian representatives at the signing, JD Vance said he expected the Speaker of Parliament, the Foreign Minister, and other officials to be present.
JD Vance believes that some in Israel support the agreement, adding that Israel will have “a seat at the table” in the new Middle East.
Lebanese Parliment Speaker thanks Iran and US for including Lebanon in MoU
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Minister Smotrich: Iran deal is bad for Israel and the entire world, we will have to continue the campaign to overthrow the regime ourselves
Israeli official to i24NEWS: Israel should not withdraw from Lebanon within the framework of the understandings with Iran
Security Minister Ben Gvir opposes US-Iran deal, says Israel will not retreat from Lebanon or settle for anything less than Hezbollah’s dismantlement
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Home Front Command lifts limit on gatherings starting Monday morning as the US and Iran reach a deal
Restrictions were previously limited to 5,000 on Monday ahead of expected missile attacks from Iran.
DM Katz: Israel rejects withdrawal from Lebanon despite all existing and future pressures; Netanyahu made this clear to US President Trump
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Monday that Israel would not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza regardless of external pressure, saying the IDF's presence in those areas was essential to protecting Israeli communities from jihadist threats.
Katz said the zones would be cleared of residents and all terrorist infrastructure, including homes in contact villages used as terrorist outposts, above and below ground. "This is the main lesson from the events of October 7," he said.
Katz confirmed he had conveyed this position directly to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday and said Prime Minister Netanyahu had made the same case to President Trump and other senior American officials. He warned that if Iran attacked Israel over events in Lebanon, Israel would "attack it with all our might."
Katz also issued a challenge to the Israeli opposition, saying any politician who supported IDF withdrawal from Lebanon should say so publicly and let the public decide.
UK, France, Germany, and Italy are ready to lift Iran sanctions following US-Iran deal
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy said Sunday they are prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps Tehran takes on its nuclear program, following the US-Iran agreement to end the war. In a joint statement, the four nations said Iran "must never acquire a nuclear weapon" and pledged to work alongside the US, Iran, and the IAEA toward that goal.
Oil prices slide to lowest since March on US-Iran deal news
Oil prices dropped sharply Monday after President Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister announced an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz Sunday night. Brent crude fell 4.7% to $83.25 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped 5.1% to $80.53 — both hitting their lowest levels since March 10. The declines extend losses of more than 3% recorded on Friday.
US military directed to lift Hormuz blockade on Friday pending deal signing - CNN
The US military has received a directive to lift its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, contingent on the Iran deal being signed, a US official told CNN. Trump announced Sunday he was authorizing the "immediate removal" of the blockade following the agreement with Tehran, before clarifying the timeline, writing, "With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the region and the world."