CNN published the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran

A 14-point memorandum of understanding between Iran i of the United States of America which is due to be signed this Thursday (June 18) in Geneva has not yet been officially announced, but CNN claims to have obtained a copy of it from a US official. A diplomat who saw him at G7 summit in France this week confirmed its content, as did two other diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations.

Under the deal, America will allow Iran to sell its oil, and Tehran could use a $300 billion development fund if it meets commitments related to its nuclear program in further negotiations.

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A U.S. official told CNN that the text reflects an agreement they signed digitally Donald tramp, JD Vance and Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohamed Bagher Ghalibaf. However, given Iran's and America's secrecy over the wording, it is unclear whether the draft text obtained by CNN will be identical to the final version.

US officials downplayed the memo itself to CNN, calling it a "political document" that does not reflect key secret commitments Iran has made to the US, particularly regarding the future of Tehran's nuclear program.

White House did not respond to CNN's request for comment on the draft memo, and Iran's Tasnim news agency called the leaked version of the memo inaccurate.

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The text of the memorandum in 14 points

1. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, together with their allies in the current war, declare upon the signing of this memorandum of understanding an immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and undertake not to initiate hostile actions against each other in the future, nor to refrain from the threat or use of force. The final agreement will confirm the provisions of this and subsequent articles.
2. Iran and the United States of America undertake to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and not to interfere in each other's internal affairs.
3. The parties undertake to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days, with the possibility of extension with mutual consent.
4. Immediately upon the signing of this memorandum of understanding, the United States shall lift the naval blockade and prevent any interference or obstruction against Iran, and restore traffic to full capacity within no more than 30 days. Ship traffic will be proportional to the pre-war volume of Iranian maritime traffic. The US also commits to withdraw its forces from the surrounding areas within 30 days of the final agreement.
5. Immediately after the signing of this memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will take steps to ensure that the movement of merchant ships from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of ​​Oman and vice versa is restored within 30 days to pre-war levels, taking into account the need to remove technical obstacles and neutralize mines by Iran.
6. The United States of America commits, together with its regional partners, to develop a mutually agreed upon comprehensive plan for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, providing at least $300 billion in financing. The mechanism for implementing this plan, as part of the final agreement, will be formulated within 60 days.
7. The US commits to, within a deadline to be agreed as part of the final agreement, lift all types of sanctions currently affecting Iran, including resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as well as all unilateral US sanctions.
8. The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it will never produce nuclear weapons. Iran and the US agreed that the fate of enriched material and all other mutually agreed upon nuclear issues, including Iran's nuclear needs, would be adequately addressed in the final agreement. The final agreement will confirm the provisions of this article.
9. Iran and the US agree to maintain the status quo until a final agreement is reached. Iran will maintain the status quo in its nuclear program, and the United States will not impose new sanctions on Iran or strengthen its forces in the region.
10. The United States undertakes that immediately after the signing of this memorandum of understanding, and until the date of lifting of sanctions, the US Department of the Treasury will issue exemptions for the export of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products and their derivatives, as well as for all related services, including banking, insurance, transportation and the like.
11. The US commits that, in light of progress in negotiations toward a final agreement, frozen or restricted Iranian assets and assets will be released and made fully available. Those funds, whether in the main accounts or transferred, will be used for any payments to end users as determined by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and will be fully available for use. America undertakes to issue all necessary permits and licenses on that basis.
12. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States agree that a mechanism will be established to monitor the implementation and future obligations of the final agreement.
13. After signing this memorandum of understanding, and upon receiving assurances that Articles 4, 5, 10, and 11 of this memorandum will be implemented, and that those steps will continue to be implemented, Iran and the United States will begin negotiations on a final agreement solely with respect to the remaining articles.
14. The final agreement will be approved through a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.

What does Israel say?

Even if the United States of America and Iran reach an agreement on all 14 points, the question remains what will happen to them Israel.

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The Times of Israel reported this Monday (June 15) a statement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz who said that Benjamin Netanyahu and he maintains a clear policy that stipulates that the Israel Defense Forces will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, to protect the border and Israeli communities from there against "jihadist elements."

He added that the security zones will be "cleared of the local population, and all terrorist infrastructure, above and below the ground, including houses in villages on the contact line that served as terrorist positions, will be destroyed."

Katz also warned that "if Iran attacks Israel because of the events in... Lebanon, will be hit with full force".