Israel not only foresees a collapse of the Agreement between the USA and Iran, which is expected to be signed in the coming days, but declares that it possesses and has ready the list of potential attack targets in Lebanon and Iran if a new round of flare-up erupts again in the Middle East, as Maariv reveals on June 17. For their part, the Revolutionary Guards counter by declaring that they maintain the right to strike Israel regardless of the memorandum of understanding that has been agreed upon with the United States, while making clear that this time any potential future response will not be accompanied by a warning. The terrorist army of the Zionist regime has violated the truce in southern Lebanon 84 times in the last two days after the statement of the US president on the end of the war and continues the crimes and assassinations against the oppressed people of Lebanon, it is stated in a relevant announcement by the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. We warn that if the army of the Zionist regime, which kills children, does not stop its provocative actions in southern Lebanon, it should expect a fierce response from the powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is characteristically emphasized in the communique of the Guards. At the same time, surprise is caused by a report from NBC News which, citing an American official, reveals that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) are unleashing multiple operations with unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz every night since Sunday, when the agreement between the United States and Iran was signed electronically. In light of the relevant developments, many analysts speak of a 60-day Memorandum which not only will not bring permanent peace to the Persian Gulf but, on the contrary, hides the seeds of a new conflict that this time will be definitive and unprecedentedly uncontrollable...
Unthinkable Israeli torpedo: We are ready for a new strike against the enemies, the agreement with the US will collapse, targets are ready
Peace in the Middle East is placed at stake again, as the Israeli government gave orders to the armed forces and security services of the country to continue the development of target lists and preparation for a potential future escalation, estimating that the peace agreement under formation between the United States and Iran is likely to collapse within a short period of time. According to a publication of the Israeli newspaper Maariv, officials in Tel Aviv consider that the agreement will hardly last, although they admit that Israel has not gained full access to its final text.
Specifically, the Israeli minister Zeev Elkin argued that Israel was completely excluded from the negotiations and, therefore, is not bound by the terms of the agreement. As he stated, the country does not constitute a contracting party to the talks and consequently did not have the capability to demand access to the relevant memorandum of understanding, emphasizing that its content has no binding force for Israeli actions.
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A senior U.S. official confirmed withdrawal is not a condition, and Israel keeps full rights to "defend itself" and will maintain troops in the security zones.
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He also revealed further that international mediators attempted to secure the approval of Israel for a full military withdrawal from Lebanon within the framework of the broader agreement. However, according to Elkin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically rejected the proposal, despite the fact that the agreement provides for the termination of Israeli military operations.
Shock doctrine from Tehran to Israel – If you do not stop we will level you - this time without warning
For its part, Tehran warned that it maintains the right to strike Israel regardless of the memorandum of understanding that has been agreed upon with the United States, while it declared that any potential future response will not be accompanied by a warning. In its announcement, the Central Strategic Headquarters Khatam al-Anbiya of the Iranian Armed Forces accused Israel of repeated violations of the truce in southern Lebanon, arguing that the Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire agreement 84 times within a period of two days, after the announcement of the US president regarding the termination of hostilities.
The terrorist army of the Zionist regime has violated the truce in southern Lebanon 84 times the last two days after the announcement of the US president on the end of the war and continues the crimes and assassinations against the oppressed people of Lebanon, it is stated in the announcement. The Iranian military command warned at the same time that, if the Israeli army does not terminate its operations in southern Lebanon, it should expect a harsh response from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We warn that if the army of the Zionist regime, which kills children, does not stop its provocative actions in southern Lebanon, it should expect a fierce response from the powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is characteristically emphasized in the announcement.
Iran guarantees the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon
Not by chance, Iran is reported to have assured Hezbollah that Israel will be obliged to start the withdrawal of its forces from Lebanon after the signing of the memorandum of understanding with the United States on Friday 12/6, according to a publication of the Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat. According to the same information, Tehran informed Hezbollah that it is not going to sign an agreement on its nuclear program with Washington before the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.
At the same time, the negotiations between Israel and Lebanon continue. The president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, stated that the talks of Beirut with Israel are conducted independently of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. At the same time, members of the parliamentary faction Strong Republic as well as cadres of the executive committee of the Lebanese Forces party emphasized that any agreement between Washington and Tehran constitutes an issue that concerns exclusively the two involved countries and has no practical implication for Lebanon. The same political forces also reiterated their demand for the dissolution of illegal armed organizations, naming as the main target Hezbollah, which they consider an obstacle to the full exercise of state sovereignty in Lebanon.
NBC revelation: Iranians unleash drones in Hormuz even after the agreement
According to information broadcast earlier by NBC News, citing an American official, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) have unleashed multiple operations with unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz every night since Sunday 14/6, when the agreement between the United States and Iran was signed electronically. The same sources report that similar actions occurred also yesterday, with the goal, according to the American estimation, of imposing Iranian control on the navigation of the strategic maritime route. At the same time, according to data from the ship tracking platform MarineTraffic, several fully loaded Iranian oil tankers departed from the port of Chabahar and crossed today the line of the American blockade without being obstructed.
The same reports argue that Tehran exercises in practice the entirety of its sovereign rights in the Strait of Hormuz, while at the same time it receives a total of 400 billion dollars through unfrozen assets and reconstruction funds provided by the agreement. According to the same version, this development aligns with the framework that had been described by the commander of the IRGC, Ahmad Vahidi, according to which Iran receives the money, maintaining simultaneously its missile program, the network of allied and paramilitary organizations it supports in the region, its capabilities for restructuring its infrastructure, as well as the control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fierce battles rage in Southern Lebanon – Hezbollah strikes wounded 5 IDF soldiers
Meanwhile, five soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were injured on Wednesday morning (17/6) following a drone explosion in southern Lebanon, according to an announcement by the Spokesperson's Office of the Israeli army. As stated in the announcement, the unmanned aerial vehicle carried an explosive device and exploded near the Israeli forces operating in the area. According to the figures released by the Israeli army, one soldier was seriously injured, two soldiers were moderately injured, and two more sustained light injuries.
The wounded were transported for medical treatment, without any further information being given on the state of their health. The incident occurred in southern Lebanon, where tensions between Israel and Hezbollah remain high in recent months. The region has repeatedly constituted a theater of exchanges of fire, air strikes, and drone attacks, despite occasional international calls for de-escalation. So far there has been no claim of responsibility for the specific incident, but all evidence suggests that it is probably an action by Hezbollah.
Ghalibaf bomb on deepening the strategic relationship between Iran and China
The speaker of the Iranian parliament and special envoy for relations with China, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, held a consultative meeting with the Chamber of Commerce of Iran, in the presence of a large number of business executives and representatives of the economic community, with the goal of strengthening sustainable economic cooperation between Tehran and Beijing, according to the Tasnim news agency. The meeting constituted the second high-level initiative of Ghalibaf for the promotion of Iranian-Chinese relations, following a corresponding meeting that had taken place two weeks ago with the participation of the economic ministers of the Iranian government. During the proceedings, the participants submitted views, demands, criticisms, and proposals regarding the implementation of bilateral agreements, while discussions focused on the expansion of long-term economic cooperation, the achievement of tangible results in the relations of the two countries, the strengthening of Iran's role in the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, as well as a series of related issues.
Addressing the attendees, Ghalibaf argued that Iran and China will constitute part of any future regional alliance, emphasizing that Tehran must develop into a real strategic partner of Beijing and not be limited to the role of a customer or simple commercial partner. At the same time, he noted that the main priority of the Iranian leadership is the mitigation of economic pressures faced by the population, calling on the private sector to contribute actively to the formulation of policies and decision-making. He underlined that his role is to facilitate cooperation between the involved parties and not to dictate business choices.
What the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran provides
1) With the signing of the present Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the United States and Iran, as well as their allies in the current war, declare an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. They commit not to proceed with further warlike or military actions against each other, to refrain from threats or use of force, and to ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final agreement will confirm the definitive termination of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, as well as the provisions of the present article.
2) The United States and Iran commit to mutually respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other side and to refrain from interventions in its internal affairs.
3) The two countries commit to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum deadline of 60 days, with the possibility of extension upon mutual consent.
4) Immediately after the signing of the Memorandum, the United States will begin the gradual lifting of the naval blockade and all remaining restrictions that have been imposed on Iran, completing the process within 30 days. During this period, maritime traffic will be gradually restored by Iran to pre-war levels. In addition, the US commits to remove its military forces from the broader region of Iran within 30 days of the signing of the final agreement.
5) With the signing of the Memorandum, Iran will make every possible effort to ensure the safe and free-of-charge transit of commercial vessels for a period of 60 days between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Commercial navigation will restart immediately and, after the removal of technical and military obstacles as well as the completion of mine clearance operations by Iran, the full restoration of traffic is expected within 30 days.
6) Iran will begin dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to define future governance and maritime service provision arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, in consultation with the remaining Gulf states and in accordance with international law and the sovereign rights of the coastal states bordering the Strait.
7) The United States, in cooperation with its regional partners, commits to formulate a final, agreed plan for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran, amounting to at least 300 billion dollars. The implementation mechanism will be defined within the framework of the final agreement within 60 days. The US will grant all necessary permits, waivers, and approvals required for the relevant financial transactions.=
8) The United States commits to lift every form of sanctions that have been imposed on Iran, including the measures of the UN Security Council, the decisions of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as well as all unilateral American sanctions, primary and secondary, based on a timetable to be agreed upon in the final agreement. Both sides recognize the vital importance of lifting the sanctions and intend to address it as an immediate priority in the negotiations.
9) Iran reaffirms that it will neither acquire nor develop nuclear weapons. The United States and Iran agree to resolve the issue of Iran's stockpiles of enriched material through a mutually acceptable mechanism and timetable, with the minimum requirement being the dilution of the material on site under the supervision of the IAEA. The two parties also agree to discuss issues of enrichment and other nuclear topics concerning the peaceful nuclear needs of Iran, within the framework to be defined by the final agreement. The final agreement will confirm the relevant provisions. Both sides recognize the critical importance of these nuclear issues and intend to address them immediately in the negotiations.
10) Until the signing of the final agreement, the United States and Iran agree to maintain the status quo. Iran will maintain its current nuclear program, while the United States will not impose new sanctions nor deploy additional military forces in the region.
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