US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a complete…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a complete cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, including in Lebanon, to create favorable conditions for final negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Consensus
- US President Donald Trump called for a complete cessation of hostilities on all Middle East fronts, including the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18, 2024.
- The memorandum includes an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- The agreement is to be finalized within 60 days, with a deadline of August 17, 2024.
- Stock markets reacted positively to the development, with significant gains in Asian and American indices.
Points of divergence
- The memorandum was signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. — kommersant
- The memorandum was signed by the US and Iran, but Israel did not participate in the negotiations. — interfax
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon as long as needed. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump Urges Middle East to Support U.S.-Iran Talks — Коммерсантъ
- Trump Urges Ending All Hostilities in Middle East for Future Iran Talks — Интерфакс