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Iran and U.S. Sign Memorandum Calling for End to Lebanon Operations
The June 17 agreement requires immediate termination of military operations in Lebanon and 60 days of free vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran closed the strait three days later, citing a breach of the first clause.
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The Iranian government and the Donald Trump administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17 that declares the immediate and permanent termination of military operations in Lebanon. The document foresees a final deal confirming the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The United States was not fighting a war in Lebanon at the time of signing.
Israel, which is not a party to the agreement, has conducted military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and continued attacks after an April ceasefire announcement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated upon the signing that Israel has its own interests.
The fifth paragraph states that Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels, with no charge for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa.
The Memorandum of Understanding was supposed to open the Strait of Hormuz. On June 20 Iran announced it had re-closed the Strait of Hormuz because of the blatant breach of the first clause of the memorandum of understanding. The Memorandum of Understanding provides for a plan of at least $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and economic development.
On June 24 Lt. Col. ) Jonathan Conricus discussed on i24 News why the U.S. is allowing Iran to link the Hezbollah conflict to a deal.
