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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has outlined the structure of a potential memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, while highlighting that diplomacy is intended to consolidate the gains achieved by the Islamic Republic on the battlefield.
In a televised interview on Friday, the top diplomat identified the Islamic Republic as the sole party to come out victorious in the face of the latest bout of unprovoked American-Israeli aggression against the country, saying the outcome reflected a "major strategic achievement."
"Iran has been the winner of this war, and the people of Iran are the true winners of this arena," he stated.
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'Any understanding meant to seal battlefield victory'
Araghchi reminded that the victory came about, although, both the aggressors were equipped with advanced weapons, including nuclear capabilities, but were prevented by Iran from achieving their objectives.
"Naturally, after such a victory, it is necessary to consolidate it through an agreement or understanding."
Diplomatic efforts aimed at reinforcing the triumph, he added, were now in their final stages and were based on a 14-point memorandum of understanding that has been discussed in the media. He stressed that the document was still subject to change until final approval and that its details would be announced after completion.
Araghchi described the 14 provisions as interconnected, saying they formed a single package.
Two-phase negotiation framework
The foreign minister explained that multiple drafts of the memorandum had been reviewed within Iran’s decision-making institutions, including the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
According to the official, the process is divided into two stages, namely realization of an initial memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, and a second phase that is expected to feature negotiations leading to a potential final agreement.
He added that Iran’s frozen assets would be released upon signing of the memorandum of understanding, adding that the signing process might take place in a digital format in a day or two.
The second phase is expected to last around 60 days, Araghchi noted.
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Nuclear issue, sanctions postponed to second phase
The foreign minister stated that sensitive topics, including the nuclear issue featuring uranium enrichment and highly-enriched uranium, have been postponed to the second stage.
He also stated that Iran’s position on the highly-enriched materials is that it should exclusively be diluted inside the Islamic Republic as the only viable option.
In the second phase, negotiations would also focus on removal of the US's illegal sanctions, the official added.
Lebanon, regional ceasefire framework
Araghchi noted that Lebanon has never been excluded from Iran’s strategic considerations. "We never forgot Lebanon in this war."
The official cited Iran's proactive manner of responding to the Israeli regime's violations of its ceasefire with Lebanon as "another strategic achievement."
The Iranian response, he added, showed that "it (Iran) is not joking, and that, if necessary, it is not only unafraid of war, but will also employ it wherever it is needed."
According to the official, a definitive conclusion of the war must feature the Israeli regime's withdrawal from the areas it has occupied in Lebanon.
Under the proposed framework, hostilities would end across all fronts, including Lebanon, and neither side would initiate war or use force, Araghchi went on.
Any potential agreement, therefore, features mutual respect for sovereignty, the foreign minister said, adding that such an agreement would, accordingly, bear witness to the first instance, where the United States would explicitly recognize and document respect for Iran’s sovereignty.
Removal of US blockade, reconstruction plan
The foreign minister said the first clause of the proposed agreement concerns the lifting of the illegal naval blockade imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic.
The foreign minister said the potential agreement would additionally include an economic reconstruction plan to address war-related damages.
He said the plan would be discussed in detail after finalization, adding that it includes provisions related to compensation for damages, and would be designed to channel significant financial resources into Iran’s economy.
Timeline, extension, fallback mechanism
Araghchi said the second phase of negotiations is expected to last 60 days, but might be extended if both sides were satisfied with progress.
However, if sufficient progress was not achieved, the process would not lead to a final agreement.
In that case, he said, the situation would return to its previous state before the memorandum.
'Iran wary of adversaries' non-commitment'
The official reminded the successive previous instances of the adversaries' non-commitment to former arrangements.
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"We are not dealing with parties that are fully committed to their obligations. They take advantage of every opportunity to break their promises," he said.
"It is we who must close off the avenues for reneging on commitments, and we must have the capability, by relying on our own strength, not to allow such breaches of commitments to occur."
Araghchi noted that there were parties, who opposed realization of an agreement between Iran and the United States, identifying the Israeli regime as the most prominent enemy of such an agreement.
'New joint management framework for Strait of Hormuz in offing'
Araghchi said Iran and Oman were in the process of finalizing a joint legal and operational framework for managing transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The mechanism is expected to be announced within 60 days, he noted, adding that Iran’s armed forces would continue to ensure security in the waterway.
Araghchi pointed to the American aggression that has been targeting the chokepoint, saying threats only delay negotiations and must stop. Iran has never yielded under pressure and remains fully prepared to respond to any aggression, he stated.
Diplomacy-battlefield correlation
The foreign minister, meanwhile, reminded that the Islamic Republic's diplomatic apparatus and armed forces worked in tandem to secure the nation's interests.
"There is no duality between them… They must be one and the same. These two move in the same direction, towards the same goal."
The official identified the lively public demonstrations that had taken place nationwide throughout the country's retaliatory operations in the face of the unprovoked aggression as well as the national media's informative campaigns in the face of the aggressors, as the other two dimensions of the nation's defensive strategy.
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The US administration, led by President Donald Trump, today reacted furiously to the alleged leak by the Iranian media regarding the content of the agreed Memorandum of Understanding between the parties on the peace deal. JD Vance slammed the US media for amplifying the claims made by the Mehr News Agency. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also reacted, but he urged media outlets to wait until the Islamic Republic makes the deal public. Rifat Jawaid sums up the day's extraordinary developments.
Transcript
Two massive developments related to the Iran conflict as the Iranian state media releases the key concessions made by the deranged occupant of the White House in the peace talks. Frustrated by the leaks, Trump's deputy JD Vance slams the Western media for amplifying the Iranian media's report. If true, this would be the biggest ever surrender by the US to Iran. A UK judge sentences four pro Palestine activist as terrorists, raising serious questions on the impartiality of the British judicial system. We will hear what the judge Jeremy Johnson said and how the mothers of two activists reacted. 100 British MPs signed a petition asking the government to stop the great Israel property sale event scheduled to be held in London this weekend. I speak to an Albanian expat in the UK on the ongoing protest against Israeli sto Eddie Rama for selling the environmentally protected Sazan Island to Trump's Zionist son-in-law Jared Krishna and daughter Ivanka. This will be the broad focus of my video tonight. Also in this video, another Iranian Lego film, this time on the danger of Iranian dolphins faced by the US military in the Persian Gulf. So please stay tuned. So Friday was dominated by some extraordinary developments as Iran's semi-official state affiliated Meah news agency reported what it claimed were the key points agreed between Iran and the US for a peace deal. According to the Mayan news agency both Iran and the US had agreed on the 14point draft memorandum of understanding. It published the 14 points as follows. Number one, permanent and immediate secession of war on all fronts, including Lebanon. Number two, America's commitment to non-inference in Iran's internal affairs and respect for the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Number three, complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days. Number four, America's commitment to withdrawing its forces from around Iran. Number five, reopening the state of Hormos within 30 days with Iranian arrangements. In other words, Iranian control. Six, suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, prochemical products, and derivatives and full access to Iran's financial resources. Number seven, the need for the United States and its allies to present reconstruction plans for Iran worth at least $300 billion. Number eight, 60 days of negotiations to reach a final agreement based on nuclear issues and the complete lifting of primary and secondary US sanctions and resolutions of the UN Security Council and the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Number nine, reiterating Iran's commitment in the NPT not to produce nuclear weapons. Number 10, during the negotiations, the United States has committed not to increase its forces in the region and will not impose new sanctions. Number 11, release $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds during the 60-day period of final negotiations. Half of this amount must be made available to Iran before the negotiations begin. Number 12, establishing a monitoring mechanism to implement the agreement. Number 13, the final agreement will be approved by a UN Security Council resolution. This is massive. Number 14, the final negotiations will not begin before half of Iran's frozen funds are released, Iran's oil sanctions are suspended, and the naval blockade is lifted. The final agreement will be made solely on the fate of enriched materials and enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and the Iranian economic reconstruction program. discussions about Iran's missile program and support for resistance. This news sent shock waves across the world, particularly in the genocidal settler colony of Israel, as bloodthirsty terrorist Netanyahu reacted in pain. As soon as the White House learned about its terrorist master's displeasure, it deployed JD Vance to clarify the claims made by the Iranian state media. Uh the vice president very frustrated with that. He says, "I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region. This deal has the potential to remake the region and to lead to lasting peace. The vice president goes on to criticize some of the criticism of this deal that he's seen so far. Iranian foreign minister Sydas Saraki too tweeted, but he didn't raise any doubts on the claims made by the Meher news agency. All he said was that the Iranian government will soon make the final deal public. But his tone suggested that the claims made by the Iranian news agency were indeed true. Right. We've got a new statement now on social media from the Iranian foreign minister say Argoti uh who says the Islamabad memorial memorandum of understanding has never been closer pending its finalization. The media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course. And I mean 300 billion dollars for reconstruction and $24 billion to be paid immediately, no sanctions and the state of Hormuz under Iranian control. If true, this is a complete surrender by Trump. Pakistani Prime Minister Shabbash Sharif too said that both Iran and the US had reached a final and agreed upon text. his words, not mine. I've got some breaking news to bring you. The Pakistan Prime Minister Shabbaz Sharif um talking about a potential peace deal between Iran and the US. He says working closely with the US and Iran to finalize next steps. Of course, Pakistan have been playing a key role in bringing those two sides together. So, he says they're working closely with the US and Iran to finalize next steps. We will soon learn the truth on the Iran deal. But the Iranian military generals have long said that Iran will not compromise on its key demands such as the reparations to be paid by the US and the settler colony and removal of US military's presence from the Middle East. IRGC commander Mosin Razai has time and again repeated this stand. Watch him here. Voice over done by my 15year-old son Wii without the US withdrawing from the Persian Gulf and leaving the control of the straight of Horus to the regional countries especially Oman since we are both on sides of the straight. It is impossible for security to be established. The end of the war is also in our hands. We would only look towards the end of the war when firstly we recover all of our losses from America and secondly we achieve 100% guarantee for the future. This is not possible without a US withdrawal from the Persian Gulf. Therefore the second condition the withdrawal of America from the Persian Gulf. Experts too are unanimous that Iran is dictating the negotiations. John Marshmer and the editor of the Financial Times were some of those experts who said this week making the same point. You can watch my video on that here. Watch this expert on Al Jazzer explained the complexities attached to the ongoing negotiations. Iran wants to continue to manage the straight of hormones, not in a toll booth format, but try to create a framework. It's still being debated inside Iran, but with Oman because it's the two countries uh waters um and see if they can uh sort of come with a framework after the war ends in peace time and then down the line they are committing to one no nuclear weapons which is something President Trump has said all along from the campaign to presidency they can't have nuclear weapons. They're like, "Okay, as a signatory to the nuclear non-prololiferation treaty, we won't have nuclear weapons." And then the details of the nuclear deal will be 9 minutesdiscussed after the war ends in that period right after. How much potential is there for things to go wrong during that 60-day period, given that it seems like, yeah, you're right, they've gotten the if if all the reporting is correct, it seems like the the basic outline of this, everyone's on the same page. But it seems like when you get into the finer details, there's definitely potentially some divergence there. Do you think that 60 days from now, we're likely to still have a ceasefire, or do you think that we'll have a final deal? I don't have a crystal ball, but there is. To your question, that was a great question. A lot can go wrong. One, there's no trust, especially from Tyran's viewpoint. They say, "We negotiated with this administration twice in the middle of negotiations. they attacked and now they're trying to negotiate and make a deal during wartime and there are no real guarantees. That's why we see a lot of this language of upfront we want to see the money, the frozen assets, we want to see this and that because there's no trust that if the USS administration says something signs that they're actually going to abide by it and also look back at history. Iran did negotiate with the United States of America a deal called the JCPOA under President Obama and then the next president came from the opposite party and said I don't like this. I'm going to pull out of it. So there's also that sort of history and memory and they want to have that's why they're trying to do it step by step, get whatever they can up front or one for one. Um and then also throughout the process another thing we've learned from this administration is that we don't have a lot of the bureaucrats. Switzerland has offered to host a possible signing of an MOU between the US and Iran should the parties agree to it. The Swiss Foreign Ministry told AFP News that it was fully engaged, adding that it was in close contact with the United States and Iran. Many believe that it's important for Iran to emerge victorious in this conflict, as this will be a powerful blow to the rogue settler colony of Israel, which has 11 minutesalready colonized several Western countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. In the UK, a judge today sentenced four pro Palestine activists to eight years of jail term under terrorism charges. The crime, they had vandalized an Israeli weapons company in the UK. First, watch this judge pronounce his judgment today. Would you each stand up, please? Charlotte Head for the offense of criminal damage. I sentence you to a special custodial sentence of 6 years less 45 days that consists of a custodial term of 4 years and 320 days and a one-year additional license. I disqualify you from driving for 4 years and 91 days. Leona cameo, I sentence you to a special custodial sentence of six years less 45 days that consists of a custodial term of four years and 320 days and a one-year additional license. Fatima Zanab Rajuani I sentence you to a special custodial sentence of five years and eight months less 45 days that comprises a custodial term of four years and 200 days and a one-year additional license. Samuel Corner, I sentence you to three years and eight months imprisonment for the offense of inflicting grievous bodily harm. for the offense of criminal damage. I sentence you to a special c a consecutive special custodial sentence of five years. That comprises a custodial term of four years and a one-year additional license. The total sentence in your case is therefore 8 years and 8 months and you may now be taken from the dock. Activists are calling it a travesty of justice as they argue that the pro-Israeli kiestama government had resorted to fraud by misleading the jury members since it didn't tell them that once convicted these activists will be sentenced under terrorism charges. This is how the mothers of two activists reacted when they spoke to Channel 4 News today. The mothers of Fatima Rajani and Leona Camo say their daughters weren't convicted of terrorism, so they shouldn't be treated like terrorists. In the recent months, we've seen a clampdown on protest, especially pro Palestine protest, and we've seen how the government treats activists um who stand up for Palestine. Do you ever wish that Fatima had protested in another way, a more peaceful way? Um I would say that this is quite peaceful. It depends on the lens that you look at it from. It was unfortunately an action that went wrong. They were simply um acting to save lives which had they have been allowed to tell the jury that I'm sure we'd have had a very different verdict here today. Terrorism on top slippery slippery slope. There are those who argue the fate of the Filton 4 shows the right to protest is being undermined. We really really need people to understand what's going on and to stand up and protest it because it, you know, they're coming for these young people today. They will be coming for many people in the future. It is a dangerously open door. This judgment will no doubt be appealed, but a lot will also depend on the next week's scheduled judgment on Palestine actions appeal against its prescription by the UK government. Meanwhile, more than 100 members of the British Parliament have called on the government to stop a property exhibition in London that they say will promote the sale of land in Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian territory. In a letter to foreign secretary Yet Cooper, who is another Israeli sto in the UK government, 65 Labor MPs joined cross party peers and members of the House of Lords, warning that Sunday's great Israeli real estate event would involve properties built after the forced displacement of Palestinians, including in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. One Labor MP, Andy Macdonald, said that the government has an opportunity to uphold its obligations under international law and begin to take meaningful action against Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine, including the crimes of force, displacement, and genocide taking place across the West Bank and Gaza. Elsewhere, Albanians have continued to hold protest against their government led by Israeli asset Eddie Rama. They are demanding the arrest of Eddie Rama for compromising the country's sovereignty after he sold an environmentally protected Albanian island to Trump's Zionist son-in-law and daughter. These protesters are demanding the arrest of Rama and the start of a corruption trial against him. I spoke to an Albanian expert, Rajepsula, who works in England. His demand is clear. Rama's place is either in prison or permanent exile. So Rajab tell me what do you think of Eddie Rama? He's really very bad person man very corruption. Everybody is gone from the country leave the country because he's so awful man. So why are why are Albanians protesting right now? He's protesting because he sell everything. He's nothing left. He don't care about people. He just think about himself. He's like a gangster. Everybody's need to leave the country because of him. No future. So how did he win the elections? He just just pay money corruption everything like a go what fors scare them give money and what about this island? I mean when did he sell this island? He sell it's not just that one. He sell half Albania. Half of Albanians. Yeah. Already has lots. So why are people protesting now? Because everybody is having enough. That's why because he don't think about people. He think just for himself. But he must go. He should go. He should go. Let people live alone. Freedom. Do you think he will go? Well, he's supposed to go anyway. He have to go. If people need to, he need to go anyway. He's supposed to go. It's very hard because if he's going, he know he's going to go in prison or leave the country. Two, he don't have no another choice. Go in prison or leave the country. So, he's going to try hard to stay, but I think it's come to the end. Time is go. I will now leave you with another Iranian Lego video which looks at the phenomenon of Iran's secret army of dolphins in the state of Hormuz. Heat. Heat. We're super good. That's it from me. Thank you very much for your support of this platform and our journalism. If you haven't subscribed to my channel, please do so because that's one of the many ways you can support independent journalism. God bless you all.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of our country pointed out that the lifting of the naval blockade is the first issue mentioned in the understanding; He added: Iran's assets will be freed by signing an understanding.
According to Mehr reporter, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a special news interview, referring to the anniversary of the martyrs of the 12-day war and recent events, said: We went through two very heavy wars in one year. It is a fact that the 12-day war and then the conditions we are facing these days were great tests for the country.
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said: In my opinion, after the 12-day war, they thought that maybe they had not prepared their equipment enough, and maybe they came to the conclusion that our strength, i.e. social cohesion, should be targeted in the first stage. Based on this, they thought of arrangements and prepared themselves for a bigger war.
He added: In the meantime, we had the events of January 18 and the issues after that, and then we faced a 40-day war. The war they thought they could finish this time with their illusion.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs continued: But they faced a very fierce and stubborn resistance from Iran. This resistance was not only the resistance of the Iranian armed forces, but also the resistance of the Iranian people; The people who showed their resistance during the 40 days of war and also during the ceasefire period until today.
Araghchi stated: First of all, this resistance is owed to our armed forces who sacrificed their lives. Indeed, we all, each and every people and official, are indebted to each and every one of the armed forces and the dear martyrs of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives.
He said: From commanders and soldiers to those who were behind the launchers, those who were present in the boats and people who resisted in different centers and stood until martyrdom, everyone played a big role. During this period, they did not leave the armed forces, officials and the whole country alone for a moment.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs added: People were in the streets every night, they were present on the scene every day, they resisted shortages, hardships and problems, they persevered and showed patience. This stage presence, which was rightly referred to as «arousal» and a kind of «mission», was a fact that we witnessed.
Referring to the role of the media, Araghchi said: In addition to this resistance, our media, especially radio and television, also played an effective role. The country's media tried to convey the facts and accompanied them in this direction.
He continued: In addition to all this, our diplomacy also tried to be the rightful voice of the Iranian people in the world arena. Through various meetings, interviews and actions, the country's diplomacy tried to defend the interests of the Iranian people and at the same time be a friend and companion of the armed forces in the actions that were carried out.
Referring to the relationship between the field and diplomacy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said: I have always said that the discussion of the field and diplomacy is a very serious issue. There is no duality between the two. Some say the unity of the field and diplomacy, but I believe that even the interpretation of unity is not enough; Rather, there must be unity between the two.
Araghchi added: The field and diplomacy move in the same direction and with the same goal, but each of them pursues this goal from a different stronghold. I have always believed that there is a third side and that is the media; It means that diplomacy and media should move together.
He continued: This time, a fourth side was added to this complex and that was the street. It means the manifestation of public presence. These four pillars moved together: the field, diplomacy, media and people's presence.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized: The duty of diplomacy is to support the field and consolidate the achievements in the field; It means the achievements that the armed forces and other parts of the country create with their actions.
Araghchi said: In the 40-day war, I think our friends in the armed forces and dear commanders will also testify that there was direct and continuous closeness and communication between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the armed forces. between me and the commanders as well as among our colleagues in different fields.
He added: "We moved with the armed forces and the duty of diplomacy is to consolidate the achievements on the ground in the negotiations and agreements that are the result of the negotiations".
The Minister noted: I have said many times and I repeat again that negotiators rely on field powers. No negotiator can achieve anything without a field power.
Araghchi continued: Diplomats' skills may have a percentage effect on the outcome of negotiations, but in reality, it is the power of the field that emerges and is established in the field of diplomacy.
Iran was the strategic winner of the war; The goal of the negotiations is to stabilize this victory
Emphasizing that the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved a strategic victory in the recent war, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said: The best time to end the war is when you have the upper hand in the field and win the field. We are the winners of this field not based on slogans, but based on existing realities.
Araghchi stated: The Islamic Republic of Iran and the people of Iran won in this heavy arena. This is neither a slogan nor an exaggeration. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs and someone who communicates with the foreign ministers and political officials of different countries every day by phone or in person, I see this clearly.
Narration of foreign officials about Iran after the war
He added: The statements I hear from foreign officials indicate that Iran has come out of this war stronger. The idea of a weak Iran is completely shattered and many of them say that Iran created a surprise.
Araghchi continued: After I gave a brief explanation about the resistance of the Iranian people, one of the foreign officials told me that I have said very little about the heroism of the Iranian people. He emphasized that today the world looks at the people of Iran as a hero.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs noted: It is not a joke that a country resists the world's largest apparent superpower for 40 days, along with another army that was present in the war at the same time. The other side was equipped with nuclear weapons and the most advanced military equipment, but the Iranian people and the armed forces were able to thwart them from achieving their goals.
Iran's strategic victory must be established
Stating that Iran has won a great and strategic victory, he clarified: It is natural that when you are victorious in the field, the end of the war should be based on an agreement or understanding that will stabilize this victory.
Araghchi said: For this reason, one of our main missions in the field of diplomacy was to pursue negotiations that could stabilize the victory of the Iranian people. We have always opened the necessary paths to realize this goal.
The process of negotiations and preparation of memorandums of understanding
Referring to the negotiation process, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stated: The responsibility of the negotiations was entrusted to my dear brother Mr. Dr. Qalibaf by the Nizam, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other institutions were also at his service in this direction.
He added: A process has started that is now nearing its final stages. The result of this process is a 14-point memorandum of understanding, which has also been discussed in the media.
Araghchi continued: I prefer to explain the details of this document after it is finalized and signed, because it is possible to change some things until the last moment. Of course, the details of this text have been discussed many times in various meetings for the country's officials, the Supreme National Security Council and decision-making officials, and based on the opinions and instructions presented, several amendments have been made to it.
He pointed out: If I say that the current version is the umpteenth version of this document, you may not believe how much this text has been revised and changed to reach its current form.
The negotiations are pursued in two stages
Regarding the structure of the negotiations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said: Two stages are foreseen in this process. The first stage is the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, and after that the negotiations of the second stage will begin, which will eventually lead to a final agreement.
He added: The nuclear issue has been postponed to the second stage for various reasons, because in the current situation it was not possible to agree on some of the demands raised and those demands were not acceptable to us in any way.
Araghchi stated: In the first stage, the focus was on issues that could be agreed upon, but the nuclear case along with the issue of lifting sanctions will be examined in the second stage.
The end of the war on all fronts
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said: In the current memorandum of understanding, which is also referred to as «Islamabad Understanding, the end of the war is foreseen on all fronts.
He added: We never forgot Lebanon in this war, because Lebanon and Lebanon's Hezbollah were present with the Iranian people. Accordingly, the end of the conflict will include all fronts, including Lebanon.
Araghchi stated: In this framework, commitments about not starting a war, refraining from threatening or using force, and mutual respect for the sovereignty of countries have been taken into consideration.
Mutual respect for the sovereignty of States
Referring to one of the most important axes of this understanding, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said: In my opinion, for the first time after 47 years, America clearly declares its respect for the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran and writes it down.
He added: On the other hand, Iran has also been requested to mutually respect American sovereignty. Also, the two sides undertake not to interfere in each other's internal affairs.
Araghchi emphasized: This issue was raised from a completely equal position, and in my opinion, one of the most important clauses of this understanding is the recognition and respect of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Removal of sanctions, economic reconstruction and liberalization of financial resources
The Minister of Foreign Affairs continued: In this memorandum of understanding, issues such as the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the naval blockade, the framework of subsequent negotiations, lifting sanctions, reconstruction and economic development of the country, as well as how to deal with Iran's blocked financial resources have been taken into consideration.
He added: Specific mechanisms have been considered for some of these issues and some others will be completed and finalized in the next negotiations.
Araghchi said: When this document is finalized and signed, I will inform the people about its full details and I will explain paragraph by paragraph and even word by word what each part means and what achievements it will bring to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The enemies of the agreement seek to destroy the path of negotiations
Referring to the process of negotiations and efforts to finalize the agreement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said: I must say frankly that this agreement has enemies, and at the head of them is the Zionist regime, which is looking for excuses and excuses to prevent its realization.
Araghchi stated: At the right time, I will explain the details of the efforts made by the Zionist regime during this period to destroy the negotiation process. In the current situation, entering into these details can create an inflammatory media atmosphere and cause problems in the process of reaching an agreement.
Media speculation lacks credibility
He added: During the past days and especially today, various texts and narratives have been published by various media and sites, and each of them makes claims about the content of the agreement. On the other hand, different narratives and texts are presented, and there is such an atmosphere at the regional level.
Araghchi clarified: Both the American authorities and we have announced that none of these texts and speculations are officially valid at the moment and we are not in a position to confirm any of them.
The Foreign Minister called on the media and public opinion to allow mental peace to be maintained in the country in order to enable the best possible agreement to be reached.
Agreement is the product of the relative satisfaction of both parties
Referring to the nature of the negotiations, he said: When we talk about the best possible agreement, it should be noted that the agreement is a bilateral matter and is reached when both sides reach a level of satisfaction.
Araghchi added: This does not mean equal sharing of interests, but in any case, both sides must reach a point where they can accept understanding. There is no agreement or agreement in which one party gains one hundred per cent of the benefits and the other party gains nothing. This is one of the axioms of diplomacy.
Threats are counterproductive
Referring to the developments of the last 72 hours, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stated: In the past days, we witnessed some threats and efforts to create psychological and political pressure against Iran.
He added: The Islamic Republic of Iran immediately reacted to these actions. The statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the positions announced by the armed forces, the statement of the Khatam al-Anbia camp, as well as the messages that were transmitted through various intermediaries and channels, all contained the clear message that such actions not only do not help to advance the negotiations. slow, but also delay the possible agreement.
Araghchi emphasized: It was announced to the other side that if they want to reach an agreement, they should put aside the language of threats and speak with respect.
The Iranian nation will not give in to pressure
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said: The Iranian nation has shown many times that it will not give in to pressure, threats and force. The Islamic Republic of Iran will never respond positively to the language of threats.
He added: If Iran was supposed to be short in the face of pressure, this would have happened years ago. If the threat of attacking infrastructure or various pressures could have forced us to retreat, this would have happened much earlier.
Araghchi clarified: Very clear messages were conveyed to the other side that the threat is not only ineffective, but also counterproductive. If the goal is to reach an understanding, literature must change; But if the path of threat, pressure and war is chosen, the Islamic Republic of Iran is also ready for it.
Iran's counter-response to any aggression
He continued: This issue was proven many times in the past nights as well. There has never been a night when there has been an attack on our forces or ships and the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have not responded appropriately to it.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs noted: The Islamic Republic of Iran has been tested many times and the other parties have also seen the results of these tests. Experience has shown that Iran will not back down against force and pressure and will not ignore the interests of its people.
Field and diplomacy are two wings of the same flight
Emphasizing the link between diplomacy and the field, Araghchi said: If Iran is spoken with the language of respect and the country's national interests are secured, the path of negotiation will be smooth.
He added: Negotiation is a part of the field and the achievements of the field are also established in the negotiations. The two run along each other, and it would be a grave error to imagine their separation.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs stated: During my term of office, we have tried to prove this fact in practice. At some points, the field has been a step forward and diplomacy has supported it, and in some cases, diplomacy has progressed and the field has supported it.
He continued: Field and diplomacy are two wings of the same flight, which together provide the basis for the rise of the country. Our practical experience has also shown that diplomacy has fully served the field and the field has fully supported diplomacy.
Araghchi emphasized: The result of this coordination and synergy is the victory that the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved today.
The end of the war means withdrawal from all occupied areas of Lebanon
Araghchi said about the ceasefire in Lebanon: When we say that the end of the war will be announced, it means withdrawing from all occupied areas. Some friends who are worried about the guarantee of the implementation of the agreement, first of all, I believe that Iran has appeared in a 12- and 40-day battle and resistance during the ceasefire in such a way that it never even thinks about the Islamic Republic.
He continued: We do not rely on anyone for our own security. For years we created a complete deterrent for ourselves. We created an inherent guarantee for ourselves.
The foreign minister added: After the memorandum of understanding, the negotiations will start within 60 days to reach the main agreement. If what is stated in the memorandum of understanding is not implemented, we will not enter into negotiations.
Araghchi said: The difference this time is that we did not reach an agreement, if the agreements of the first stage are not carried out, we will not go to the second stage.
He clarified: The essence of the other party is to break his promise. We must have expectations of various drawbacks in the implementation of the agreements.
Araghchi said about Iran's blocked property: A mechanism has been discussed for this issue. I prefer to explain if the memorandum of understanding is signed.
The Foreign Minister continued: The Strait of Hormuz is under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman and is within our territorial waters. For many years, this waterway has been open to all ships and Iran and Oman have provided various services, but this is a serious decision of Iran that the future of the Strait of Hormuz administration will not be the same as in the past. No one can change Iran's sovereignty over this strait.
He added: A joint program will probably be announced by us and Oman soon. We held various expert meetings with Oman. For China, this waterway is very important and nearly 40% of the traffic of this waterway is related to China.
Our sword will forever be over the Strait of Hormuz
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said: China is one of our country's friends, so managing this strait is also important for China. Our sword will forever be over the Strait of Hormuz.
Araghchi clarified: We have done complete investigations in terms of international law. For us, what is important is that the strait administration system is known to whom it is in the future and also to determine that the costs must be paid. The future of the Strait of Hormuz administration is different from the past.
The lifting of the maritime blockade is the first issue of the memorandum of understanding
Regarding the naval blockade, the foreign minister said: The blockade of the Americans must be lifted and this is the first issue in the memorandum of understanding.
Iran's frozen assets will be released
Regarding compensation, he said: Iran's frozen assets will be released according to the memorandum of understanding. An economic plan has been proposed for reconstruction. Whenever it is finalized, Sedavsima will inform the people with the presence of experts. The name of this plan is the reconstruction plan, which includes the discussion of compensation in this plan.
Regarding uranium, Araghchi said: "No decision has been made since now, but there are indications of what we will discuss." There are two issues, one is about lifting sanctions and the nuclear issue.
He said: In the second stage of the negotiations, the discussion of lifting sanctions, enrichment and determining the assignment of enriched material reserves and the mechanism of the Iran Reconstruction Fund will be discussed. In our opinion, the only way to check enriched materials is to dilute them inside Iran.
He said: We have 14 clauses in one package and these 14 clauses should be looked at. We fulfill a series of obligations and they must fulfill a series.
He continued: In the matter of lifting sanctions, we mentioned the things that were important to us, which sanctions must be lifted. Also, the mechanism of the reconstruction plan will be discussed in 60 days. There are several situations that occur. The first case is to be satisfied with the 60-day negotiation process, we may agree to extend it. We may think that we will reach a conclusion in 60 days, which is useless. It remains to be seen where we are at the end of 60 days and how far the negotiations have progressed.
Araghchi said: The memorandum of understanding is less than 2 pages long and it has been extended word by word many times and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implemented all the requested items with the utmost care.
The Supreme National Security Council has full control over the negotiations
He said: The progress that was for the ceasefire was realized in his time. They identified a committee in the Supreme National Security Council and supervise the negotiation process.
The foreign minister said: The Supreme National Security Council has full control over the negotiations and discusses its clauses and makes the final decision. I assure you that the utmost caution and obsession has been taken at the level of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A memorandum of understanding has been negotiated word for word, and we exercised due diligence. Security institutions and military forces also had nobles for the negotiation process.
The foreign minister added: Care has been taken in the issue of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the war, and I think the results of the work will stabilize our field victory. I really hope for the future of the Islamic Republic in this way that we came out of the war and I hope that our prosperity process will be more than in the past.
He continued: Negotiation did not lead to war, but resistance led to war. The enemies had a demand and we resisted and they thought they would achieve their demands by fighting.They thought that our nuclear technology would be destroyed by bombing. They could not destroy. They could not destroy science and industry in Iran.
He continued: After the twelve-day war, they tried us again and started a war. We were not surprised by the technique and were able to resist. In the forty-day war, we answered in less than two hours. Why was there a war? Because we did not fail in the negotiation and they were disappointed in the negotiation to achieve their goals. Of course, they were disappointed in the war and when they saw that they could not achieve their demands in the war, they asked for negotiations again.
The foreign minister stated: As soon as the last stages of negotiations are completed, this memorandum of understanding will be signed. In the first stage, digital signature will be done and announced.
Araghchi said: We are closest to that point and we hope it will happen in the next few days.
Trump’s UFC Birthday Bash Set to be CANCELLED! Raw America Jun 12, 2026
Raw America host British Chris breaks down Trump's very special UFC birthday party this Sunday on the White House lawn may get CANCELLED due to stormy conditions, leaving Trump a sad little boy...
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Everybody, you all have kids that have played soccer, whatever. As soon as lightning hits, shut it down. It's a It's a wrap. A few moments later, Donald Trump's birthday party might get rained on, and that makes me incredibly happy. 65% chance of rain and a 39% chance of thunderstorms. God bless Mother Nature. The weather report is in, and it's bad news for Trump. Donald Trump's immeasurably tacky and classless White House UFC battle of the brainless is now set to be ruined by lightning and gnats. And no, I'm not kidding. You love to see it. And finally, I get to say, and no, I'm not kidding in relation to a Trump thing and actually be delivering good news. Since it was announced, experts and even the head and president of the UFC itself have been predicting that this risky outdoor event could be utterly ruined by unfavorable weather. And now the forecast for the event has dropped and it's a literal nightmare scenario for Trump's 250th freedom from legal consequences celebration. Keep watching because I'll break down just why hosting this event outdoors in DC was a horrible idea. And to top this big, beautiful mess off, our on the ground correspondent in DC, Luke Dressy, took some sneaky exclusive pictures of the UFC setup on the ground and it reveals some telling things about the event. All that is coming up, so keep watching and make sure you subscribe if you want to support independent journalism that isn't controlled by stinky billionaire losers. Ew. So Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight, the UFC stands for utterly [ __ ] corrupt, is set to take place on Sunday in DC outdoors in a place not really known for consistent weather. The event aimed squarely at brainless mara manlets has been widely criticized for turning the White House into an embarrassing unserious spectacle with widespread backlash comparing it to the movie Idiocracy which I'll get into in a minute. There's also another thing threatening to ruin this event which is a big fat lawsuit. But for now, the main and juiciest thing threatening to ruin Trump's narcissistic cage match is Mother Nature herself. And don't just take my word for it. Listen to UFC president and CEO Donna White spilling the beans on the serious risk of hosting this thing outdoors in DC. The weather, right? How cold is it? Is it too hot? Is it too muggy? Um, does it rain? The only thing that can really crush us is lightning. You know, everybody, you all have kids that have played soccer, whatever. As soon as lightning hits, shut it down. It's a it's a wrap. Everybody's got to go hide and and then uh you can't go. So, if lightning happens that night, we'll wait out the lightning until it goes away. And spoiler alert, but we'll get into that. We'll we'll do the show a little bit later or however that plays out. I mean, I guess, you know, sure they'll do it later. Can you imag Can you imagine the meltdown Trump has if they're like, "No, we got to do this next week, Trumpy." Hopefully none of that [ __ ] happens. Uh, the other problem that that I I I always think about, especially on the East Coast, bugs. Yeah. So, President Trump just opened the Rose Garden two nights ago and he invited me to dinner there. Y the amount of gnats that were flying around, I'm like, "Holy shit." As soon as I got on the plane, I called my head of production and said, "Yeah, let me tell you about the NAT situation tonight." So when you're a fighter, think about that lighting grid, the claw that we're going to have. The amount of power in the lights, moths, gnats, and god knows what else. Fighters trying to deal with that. So you remember Jabba Chamberlain? remember the the Yankee game where the pitcher was pitching came in for like the save and the Now, for those of you who don't know what he's talking about, he's referring to an infamous baseball game uh where the net situation was so bad it basically ruined a famous player's like ability to actually play, which is kind of a an amusing foreshadowing for what's going to happen on Sunday. Look at this footage. Pester in the eighth. This is pester's a good word. Those bugs are really imagine that. But Trump's orange face and wrinkly nussy. Oh my goodness. You got to see the footage of it. These are all the things I think about and I never knew that. No. But yeah, in your mouth, in your nose while you're trying to fight. So I was telling I was telling Craig, my head of production, I was like, maybe we put fans in that can, you know, cuz gnats have a hard time in the wind. Yeah. I don't know, man. These are all these are suggestions straight out of the uh have they tried injecting bleach theory of life. All the little details that we have to think about. That's why I don't like fighting outside. Yeah. Ever. Yes. So this interview uh was from 3 weeks ago. So since then the weather forecast has come out uh and it is not good news. As of now 20 mph winds, 65% chance of rain. It's also going to have a real feel of 97 in the middle of the day. And for the evening, there's also a chance of rain around two hours of it. It's also meant to be very humid. So, it's going to be hot, humid, and also possibly raining at the same time. Not a great combination. Truly, I think it would be so funny if Donald Trump's birthday party got rained on. He would have a total meltdown over it. See, now this was the forecast from like 3 days ago. It updated today and it got even worse. Look at this. So, this is on Acue for the uh the day the event takes place in DC. Hot and humid with thickening clouds. A thunder a thunderstorm in spots late in the afternoon. Downpours and lightning could impact the events at the White House. I didn't even see this when I first looked this up. They're actually putting on the website. God. Oh my goodness. Chance of rain 50%. Temperature 94° 94° F. For those of you who speak science, that's 34° C. 34 94F like it's going to be absolute bloodbath and not in the way that they want. So during the day chance of rain 55% thunderstorms 33% chance 50% cloud cover at night cuz this event sort of is like uh afternoon to to evening. Basically the same 55% rain 33% thunderstorms a bit a bit cooler but my goodness it's going to be a blood bar for NATS. Now, ACU ever is supposed to be one of the top two most accurate forecasts for the DC area. The other one that's highly rated is the Weather Channel, and they predict things will be even worse. Check this out from the Weather Channel. And I I love this reporting. I'm rooting for this reporting. They're saying 90°, 81% chance of rain during the day. 81%. Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms. And DC right now is under a severe thunderstorm warning. See like today it's on a severe thunderstorm watch. That's just today. So we're hoping that energy carries through to the weekend. Humidity 59%. It's going to be an absolute bloodbath of insects. Chance of rain at night 60%. Humidity 77%. It's not going to get any better in the evening. It's going to be Nat City. Truly, we're looking at the perfect storm of conditions to absolutely ruin President Forgetful's 170th birthday bash. Lightning, thunder, rain, and swarms of gnats and mosquitoes. [ __ ] maybe God is real after all, and he's bringing back the plagues for this crusty orange Antichrist. Some are saying this is Mother Nature's karma for speedrunning the country into the dumbest version of America possible. Literally Idiocracy, a 2006 satire of an imaginary idea of what a future America, a future incredibly dumb America could look like. And the comparison is more than justified. Take a quick look at how the White House is portrayed in that movie. The results of Joe's IQ test had caught the attention of the highest levels of government. And now look at this comparison of what Trump has turned it into. Like literally, you know, trash on the ground uh and like tacky tacky athletic related things that shouldn't be there. Just look at this trash from where he demolished the east wing and some tacky athletic thing that shouldn't be there. Firstly, look at this picture. I love it cuz it's like foreshadowing. The weather in DC is shocking today and it looks like it's going to continue to the weekend. Do it, mother nature. Do the funniest thing possible. Yep. Look at this. Yeah. Yeah. This is uh incredibly Yeah. Incredibly idiocy adjacent. Look, you got it looking like you got the White House looking like a [ __ ] country festival. like a country fair, county fair, and playing some country music or whatever. Now, this picture I thought was the most interesting um cuz I don't know if it's been widely reported or um but uh as you can see, as Luke captured, this event is heavily sponsored by Meta AI. You can see they got the branding here. They haven't obviously finished the branding yet because you just they have a blank thing saying Meta AI fight posters. I guess they're going to put something there. But this event is heavily sponsored by Meta AI, just to really complete the [ __ ] dystopian idiocracy of it all. You know, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, owned by CEO and human frog boy Mark Zuckerberg, who's obviously enjoying some special privileges after tonging Trump's orange Cheeto stained ring. We've been watching over the last couple weeks, a lot of CEOs, including some who censored you four years ago, have been coming down here basically to kiss the ring. Jeff Bezos came, Bill Gates came, Mark Zuckerberg came, many of them came numerous times. The bankers have all come. Everybody's coming. They came numerous times. Yeah. Yeah. Enough said about that. I love this for Mr. Frog Boy. He tongue [ __ ] Trump's orange ring and now he's about to experience the seven deadly plagues. This event is going to be filled with the elite. The elite Trump promised to drain out of DC. And this is perfect karma for them. These billionaires see us as tiny [ __ ] insects, but yet no matter how rich they are, they still can't control the weather. Or tiny [ __ ] insects. Subscribe because I can't wait to report on the aftermath of this. I'm British Chris and this is Raw America.
Iran STRIKES Tankers in Hormuz, Trump BACKS DOWN – WW3 is HERE | KJ Noh Danny Haiphong Streamed live 86 minutes ago #iran #trump #iranwar Analyst and political commentator KJ Noh discusses Trump in major retreat against Iran as a deal to end the war is reportedly imminent. Iran has fired on numerous tankers overnight sending a strong message that the status quo has changed forever. KJ comments on the emerging fronts of a World War 3 scenario in motion.
The Art of Capitulation: Trump Desperate for Iran Offramp — Top Analyst Hassan Ahmadian Jeremy Scahill Drop Site News Jun 12, 2026
Top Iran analyst Dr. Hassan Ahmadian tells Drop Site that Donald Trump was forced to seek a deal on Iran's terms after meeting the “hard rock” of Iranian resistance.
Drop Site’s Jeremy Scahill spoke to Ahmadian, Associate Professor of Middle East Studies at Tehran University on Friday, following President Trump’s announcement that a deal with Iran was imminent.
“The United States has hit the hard rock of a formidable force that stopped its aggression and they have to deal with it,” said Ahmadian. “President Trump realized that he cannot change the failure, the military failure of the war into a diplomatic win.”
Throughout the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Trump has constantly flailed in his campaign to portray it as a historic success. The blunt reality is that what Trump announced as a quick and easy war of regime change rapidly transformed into a quagmire. For the past two months, Trump has struggled to find a way to declare victory, alternating between claims that Iran is begging him for a deal and threats to destroy Iranian civilization.
On Thursday morning, Trump threatened to hit Iran “very hard.” Later in the day, Trump claimed a deal was now at hand, suggesting it could be signed as early as this weekend. “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved.”
Trump has made such claims more than three dozen times since the initial two-week ceasefire was signed on April 7, and behind the scenes, Iranian officials maintain they have stood firm in protecting their own red lines in any deal framework.
This time, however, the initial response from Tehran indicates that a deal may well take shape. Scahill and Ahmadian discuss the events leading up to Trump’s announcement on Thursday, Iran’s red lines—including the unfreezing of assets and an end to the war on Lebanon—and how Israel will seek to sabotage a deal while continuing its overt and covert actions targeting Iran. They also discuss the economic impact on Iran and the domestic political situation.
