Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said he approved the memorandum of understanding with the United States despite personal reservations, stressing that future negotiations would not mean surrendering to American demands.

Khamenei Reveals Reservations over Iran-US Deal, Approves Memorandum

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in Gaza reported gunfire from Israeli military vehicles east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Likud Legal Adviser Resigns

CHANNEL 14: Channel 14 reported that Avi Halevi, the legal adviser to the ruling Likud party, has resigned from his position.

Pezeshkian Reaffirms Commitment to Supreme Leader’s Guidance

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN:

• Masoud Pezeshkian said that, as President of the Republic and Chairman of the Supreme National Security Council, he considers himself fully committed to implementing the guidance and directives of Mojtaba Khamenei.
• Pezeshkian added that the Supreme Leader’s clear and explicit message has defined the responsibilities of all influential parties involved in the negotiation process.

Three Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an Israeli drone targeted a civilian vehicle in Gaza City.

Three Palestinians Killed as Israeli Drone Strikes Civilian Vehicle in Gaza City

ABBAS ARAQCHI:

• Abbas Araqchi sent a message to Mojtaba Khamenei expressing gratitude for his guidance, support, advice, and trust.
• Araqchi said the Foreign Ministry would continue to carry out its duties with vigilance, wisdom, and steadfastness to protect Iran’s national interests and achieve its strategic goals.
• He added that the ministry would dedicate all its capabilities to safeguarding the rights of the Iranian people and serving the country’s supreme interests.
• Araqchi said Khamenei’s guidance represents firm support for preserving national dignity, defending the rights of the Iranian people, and advancing the goals of the revolution.

Mojtaba Khamenei: Negotiations Do Not Mean Surrender

MOJTABA KHAMENEI:

• Mojtaba Khamenei said future direct negotiations would not in any way constitute submission to the enemy’s position.
• Khamenei stated that Iranian officials had made extensive efforts to reach the current stage of the memorandum of understanding.
• He added that he personally held a different view but granted approval based on commitments made by President Masoud Pezeshkian.
• Khamenei also said that US President Donald Trump resorted to various forms of pressure because he was unable to finalize the agreement earlier.

Berri Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire

NABIH BERRI: Nabih Berri said that, in order to facilitate the success of the Iranian-American negotiations, Lebanon maintains its position and Hezbollah remains committed to the ceasefire as long as Israel adheres to it.

Fadlallah: Lebanon Cannot Continue on the Same Path

HASSAN FADLALLAH:

• Hassan Fadlallah told Al-Mayadeen that major transformations are taking place across the region and that Lebanon is directly affected by them.
• He said Lebanese authorities cannot continue pursuing the same policies under the new regional circumstances.

Channel 13: US Approved New Security Zone Map

CHANNEL 13: Channel 13 reported that the new Israeli military “security zone” map in southern Lebanon was coordinated with and approved by the United States.

Israeli Attacks Reported in Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that a Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip.
• The correspondent also reported injuries following an Israeli drone strike on a house in the Tunnel area north of Gaza City.

MOHAMMAD RAAD: Mohammad Raad said the Lebanese government had been informed that the maximum period available for Israel to complete its withdrawal from all Lebanese territory is two months.

Mojtaba Khamenei to Address Iranian Nation

IRAN: The office of Mojtaba Khamenei announced that he will soon deliver a message to the Iranian people regarding the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.

CENTCOM: Maritime Blockade Has Ended

US CENTRAL COMMAND: United States Central Command announced that US forces have ended the blockade of maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports.

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen reported that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will not travel to Switzerland.

US Delegation Members Reportedly Arrive in Bürgenstock

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in Switzerland reported information indicating that members of the US delegation have arrived at the negotiating headquarters in the Bürgenstock resort.

Vance: Israelis Must Respect the Peace Process

J.D. VANCE:

• J.D. Vance said Israelis must respect the peace process, describing it as being in Israel’s interest as well as the interest of the entire region.
• Vance added that negotiators were close to a major breakthrough in the agreement before a large explosion occurred in a densely populated civilian area of Beirut.

Hezbollah: Resistance Confronted Israeli Advances

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE: The Islamic Resistance said its fighters confronted all Israeli attempts to advance by targeting troop movements and mobilizations with missiles, drones, and artillery fire.

Al-Mayadeen Rejects Israeli Claims on Kfar Tebnit

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that claims by the Israeli military regarding control of the town of Kfar Tebnit and the Ali al-Taher hill are not accurate.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian published the full Iran-US memorandum, outlining a ceasefire, sanctions relief and 60-day negotiations.

Official Document Released – Pezeshkian Shares Full Details of Iran-US Deal

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that one Palestinian was killed and several others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a civilian vehicle near Abu Khadra Mosque in central Gaza City.

Ships Await Clearance to Cross Strait of Hormuz

IRANIAN TV: Iranian television reported that several vessels are awaiting instructions from the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Pezeshkian Publishes Memorandum of Understanding

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Masoud Pezeshkian published the memorandum of understanding on X, describing it as a historic document and a message from a powerful Iran.

WSJ: Trump Increasingly Questions Netanyahu’s Assessments

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• The Wall Street Journal, citing a senior US official, reported that President Donald Trump now routinely asks members of his administration whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was accurate in his descriptions of events and developments following their conversations.
• According to the report, this is a practice Trump did not typically engage in previously.

Tulkarm Camp Reports Extensive Destruction

POPULAR COMMITTEE OF TULKARM CAMP: The Popular Committee in Tulkarm refugee camp said Israeli military operations have destroyed approximately 1,100 housing units and displaced around 3,300 families from the camp in the occupied West Bank.

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The ministry reported that the cumulative number of Palestinians killed since the start of the Israeli war on October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,018.

Pezeshkian: Scientific Centers Were Targeted During War

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Masoud Pezeshkian said that during the recent war, Iran’s adversaries targeted bridges, scientific institutions, and knowledge-based companies because they represented symbols of the country’s strength and development.

Palestinian Groups Report Crackdown on Female Prisoners

PALESTINIAN PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE:

• The office said the administration of Damon Prison carried out what it described as one of the harshest repression campaigns against Palestinian female prisoners.
• According to the statement, the operation included physical and psychological abuse. The office alleged that prisoners were forced to remain handcuffed and blindfolded in painful positions and were subjected to verbal abuse and sexual harassment.

Grossi: Technical Implementation Phase Approaching

RAFAEL GROSSI:

• Rafael Grossi said that in the coming days it should become possible to develop a clearer roadmap regarding the nuclear issue.
• Grossi said discussions will focus on technical implementation, including determining which sites will be accessed and what measures will be required.
• He added that the next step is to engage with both American and Iranian officials to formulate concrete implementation procedures and to build on the gains achieved through the memorandum of understanding.

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Iranian state media have published the full text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.

Inside the US-Iran Memorandum: The 14 Points Released by IRNA

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: The Iranian Foreign Ministry said NATO, as a product of the Cold War era, should reconsider its role and its impact on international stability.

State Department Urges Compliance With Memorandum

US STATE DEPARTMENT: The State Department said it hopes all parties will fulfill their commitments under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Israeli Attacks Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported an Israeli drone strike targeting the town of Haddatha, with no injuries reported.
• The correspondent also reported Israeli artillery shelling targeting Nabatieh al-Fawqa and its surrounding areas.
• Medical sources cited by Al-Mayadeen said one person was killed and another wounded in the Israeli strike on Kfar Tebnit.

Israeli Media Report Casualties in Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Israeli media reported that two soldiers wounded in yesterday’s incidents in southern Lebanon remain in serious condition.
• Reports also claimed that Hezbollah has been focusing attacks on senior Israeli officers operating in Lebanon.
• The Israeli military announced the death of a sergeant first class serving with the 36th Division Command in southern Lebanon.
• Israeli media further reported that four people were wounded, including two critically, in a second explosive-device incident targeting Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

According to the reports, one soldier was killed and seven others wounded in a separate incident involving an explosive drone attack, while the total number of casualties reported in recent hours reached one dead and 11 wounded, some in critical condition.

Sharif: Memorandum Takes Effect Immediately

SHEHBAZ SHARIF: Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding will enter into force immediately.

Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded after an Israeli drone strike targeted a group of civilians in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Yunis.

Two Killed, Several Wounded in Israeli Attack on Civilians in Gaza’s Mawasi

ISMAIL BAGHAEI:

• Esmail Baghaei said Iran’s defense capabilities will not be discussed with any party or in any forum.
• Baghaei added that Iran’s missile program is completely outside the scope of negotiations.
• He also announced that the memorandum of understanding was signed digitally and that no signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland.

Tasnim: Persian Version of Memorandum Also Signed

TASNIM: Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team, reported that both Iran and the United States signed the Persian-language version of the memorandum as an official document.

Ghalibaf: Strength and Unity Are the Real Guarantee

MOHAMMAD BAGHER GHALIBAF:

• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran’s hands remain “on the trigger.”
• Ghalibaf stated that the most important guarantee for Iran is the country’s strength and national unity rather than any future UN Security Council resolution.
• He added that Iran prevented the United States and Israel from achieving what he described as the nine objectives they announced at the beginning of the war.

Israeli Media Reports New Incident in Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Israeli media reported another security incident in southern Lebanon in addition to two earlier incidents described as exceptional.
• Reports also indicated that casualties were being evacuated from southern Lebanon by helicopter.

Trump: US Forces Will Remain in Gulf

DONALD TRUMP:

• Donald Trump said US military forces will remain in the Gulf region for a period of time.
• Trump also stated that if other countries possess ballistic missiles, it would be unfair for Iran not to possess ballistic missiles as well.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said the resistance had defeated Israel’s objectives in Lebanon and rejected any future disarmament initiative.

‘We Broke Israel’s Project’: Sheikh Qassem Declares Victory, Rejects Disarmament

Five Israeli soldiers were wounded, including one seriously, after Hezbollah carried out a double drone ambush targeting an Israeli force and a rescue team in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports.

Double Drone Ambush: Five Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Hezbollah Attack

ISMAIL BAGHAEI:

• Esmail Baghaei said the continued Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory would be considered a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
• Baghaei stated that the necessary measures would be taken if such a violation occurs.
• He also said there has been no change to Iran’s plans regarding the Geneva meeting.

Channel 13: Netanyahu Proposed Reduced Presence Instead of Full Withdrawal

CHANNEL 13: Channel 13 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered US President Donald Trump a significant reduction of Israeli forces in Lebanon rather than a complete withdrawal.

Trump: Lebanon Conflict Should End Soon

DONALD TRUMP:

• Trump said the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is expected to end soon.
• He described it as a secondary conflict and stressed the need to remember that residential buildings had been destroyed and civilians harmed in Lebanon.