The Americans are faced with the harsh reality of what they agreed upon with the Iranian leadership, which will be signed on June 19 in Geneva, as they are called to withdraw their troops from around Iran within a month, namely by July 15, ending a historic strategic policy of 40 years of intimidation against Iran, as revealed by the BBC. Specifically, the US military will have to withdraw from Iranian territory within 30 days of the agreement entering into force. Subsequently, the withdrawal from the remaining areas, the former Middle East bases around the Iranian domain, will follow, according to what the two sides agreed upon after the end of the war. At the same time, the upcoming agreement contains another major trap for the USA, as it allows Iran to seal its control over the Strait of Hormuz after the end of the 60-day period, during which Iran agreed to temporarily lift the blockade on the Persian Gulf. From the end of the two-month period onward, Iran will be able to define the future of the Strait of Hormuz according to its own interests and in coordination with Oman, likely imposing transit fees on commercial shipping. Nevertheless, the peace agreement did not bring absolute calm to the Red Sea either, where the Houthis sent a message of combat readiness, mainly against Israel, by setting fire to a Western tanker about 14 kilometers off the coast of Yemen.
Trump, Vance and Ghalibaf signed the US - Iran Memorandum of Understanding
The memorandum of understanding was signed on behalf of the United States by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, while on behalf of Iran, the signature was placed by the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The signing of the document marks a significant step in the process of implementing the agreement between Washington and Tehran, as both sides attempt to proceed with the institutional ratification of the terms agreed upon during recent negotiations.
Greece along with 16 more countries lift sanctions on Iran
Meanwhile, a total of 17 countries are ready to lift sanctions against Iran following the signing of the agreement with the United States, according to an announcement on the British government website. The joint statement was initially issued by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. Subsequently, they were joined by Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland, and Portugal. Earlier, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy issued a joint statement regarding the US-Iran agreement. They mentioned the possibility of lifting sanctions against Iran in response to clear and verifiable measures by the Islamic Republic regarding its nuclear program.
On 19/6 the... expiration date of the American naval blockade
According to a United States military directive, the blockade of Iranian vessels departing from the country's ports will remain in effect until the current agreement is finalized and ratified on June 19. The same directive warns that vessels affected by the restrictive measures should not attempt to violate the blockade or pass through the designated zones without explicit permission and clear instructions from the competent authorities. This development is recorded while diplomatic processes for the implementation of the agreement between the United States and Iran are underway, with the attention of the international community now turning to the maintenance of the fragile de-escalation in the region. At the same time, concern is caused by the announcements of Israel regarding potential military operations in southern Lebanon, as any new escalation could jeopardize the peace process before the final signing of the agreement.
Abbas Araghchi: Signing of the agreement with the US on 19/6 in Geneva
The heads of the delegations of Iran and the US are likely to meet in Geneva on June 19 and sign an agreement, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, as broadcast by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). It is possible that a meeting of the heads of delegations from both sides will take place in Switzerland on Friday 19/6 and an agreement will be signed between Iran and the United States, the head of Iranian diplomacy stated.
According to Araghchi, the first round of the next stage of negotiations will take place after that. Earlier, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the completion of the memorandum with the United States. He clarified that the signing will take place on Friday, June 19, in Geneva.
BBC revelation: US troops called to leave Iran by July 19
According to the BBC, the agreement reached between the United States and Iran provides that the American forces must withdraw from Iranian territory within 30 days of the agreement entering into force. The development comes after official statements by US President Donald Trump and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, who confirmed on Sunday that an agreement has been reached between Washington and Tehran.
As they mentioned, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings of the involved parties during the week, while the official signing of the agreement is expected to take place in Switzerland with the physical presence of the delegations. Based on information broadcast by the BBC, the withdrawal of American forces within 30 days constitutes one of the key terms of the agreement, which aspires to put an end to the recent period of tension and open the way for the termination of the 40-year strategic policy of intimidation against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Fars bomb: Full Iranian control over Hormuz after 2 months
Meanwhile, according to the Fars News agency, the temporary agreement between Iran and the United States provides that Tehran will allow the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of just 60 days, as stated by a person with knowledge of the terms of the agreement. After the lapse of this specific time period, Iran plans to generate revenue from commercial shipping passing through the strategically important passage, imposing charges for security, navigation, environmental protection, and insurance coverage services.
This development may affect maritime transport costs and have broader consequences for global trade and the energy market, given the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz for international navigation.
Fury at Trump in Israel: If we knew about the agreement in advance... we would have never entered the war
At the same time, a senior Israeli official stated to i24NEWS that, if Israel knew in advance that the war would lead to this political outcome, it is not certain that it would choose to engage in the conflict. If we knew that the war would end this way regarding the political outcome, it is not at all certain that it would be worth proceeding with it, he characteristically stated.
The statement is considered particularly revealing, as it records the anger and indignation within the ranks of the Israeli establishment following the agreement between the United States and Iran. Besides, after the signing of the agreement, numerous analysts in Israel estimate that the political career of Benjamin Netanyahu is placed directly at stake.
Houthis riddled Western tanker in the Red Sea
The UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations) reported that a container ship came under attack on Monday morning, approximately 14 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen. According to the report, a small fast boat approached the vessel, opened fire, and attempted to conduct a boarding.
The competent authorities are investigating the incident, while a warning has been issued to ships operating in the area to transit with increased caution and take the necessary security measures. The threat level in the Red Sea remains high, confirming that the risks to international navigation in the region have not completely vanished.
Major General Hatami: We humiliated the US and Israel in 2 military confrontations
The Army Chief of Iran, Major General Amir Hatami, stated that the adversary has now realized that it must respect the Iranian nation, its beliefs, and the Islamic regime, after the defeats it suffered on the field of operations. In statements on Monday 15/6, Hatami argued that the United States and Israel understood, following the two recent conflicts which, as he mentioned, they imposed on Iran, that the Islamic Revolution and the bonds between the Iranian people and the Islamic regime are much stronger than they estimated. He emphasized that Iran found itself facing the greatest global power, while simultaneously having its ruthless and criminal ally against it, during the US-Israeli wars, as he characterized them.
The enemies believed that they could cause a serious blow to the sacred Islamic regime, to the Islamic Revolution, and to our beloved homeland. However, their calculations and estimates proved to be completely wrong, the chief of the Iranian army underlined. Hatami noted that the Iranian armed forces and the entire nation owe a lot to the sacrifices of the martyrs, mentioning among others the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military commanders. At the same time, he praised the mass presence of citizens on the streets of Iranian cities during the night hours, characterizing it as a renewal of faith and devotion toward Iran and the Islamic regime.
The enemy had a completely erroneous picture of our capabilities
According to him, the adversary maintained serious misconceptions about Iran's capability to resist and will never be able to achieve its goals. The Iranian general also mentioned that the armed forces gained valuable experience from the recent conflicts with the United States and Israel and that they continue the path of strengthening their operational capabilities. Even today we are working to put the enemy in his place and, God willing, the victory achieved will be consolidated, he added. Referring to the 40-day war, Hatami argued that the opponents believed everything would end after the deeply painful and difficult martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Once again, the great Iranian nation stood on its feet and the enemies were thwarted, he characteristically stated. At the same time, the Supreme National Security Council of Iran (SNSC) announced that Iran and the United States finalized on Sunday 14/6 the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the war. According to the same information, the agreement is expected to lead to an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, as well as the termination of the American naval blockade against Iran. The official signing of the agreement is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19.
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