Reactions and statements from the international community
President Pezeshkian stated that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, asserting that the country's only issue with the United States is not possessing nuclear weapons, while clarifying that Iran continues to enrich uranium.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the Iranian government, stated at a monetary and banking policies conference that Iran will not放弃翻译，直接给出简洁的英文摘要： Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the Iranian government, stated at a monetary and banking policies conference that Iran will not back down on its right to uranium enrichment, asserting that the United States must accept this position. He credited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force, the Army, and civilian support for this shift in negotiations.
Mohammad Reza Aref, first deputy to Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, declared during a meeting of the Board of Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture that Iran will "give the enemy a sound thrashing" if war is "imposed" and emphasized that surrender is not in the nature of Iran or its people.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, stated that the IRGC Aerospace Force received 20 million barrels of oil from government reserves and that a memorandum of understanding was signed with America in the presence of military and IRGC commanders at the Supreme National Security Council.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and no passage permits are being issued by the IRGC Navy. This closure was initiated on Saturday, with the IRGC citing "Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon and the violation of the agreement between the Islamic Republic and the United States," while U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the Iranian regime does not control the Strait.
JD Vance, the US Vice President, expressed hope for progress on the nuclear issue and the Lebanon ceasefire during talks in Switzerland on Sunday, June 21, while en route from the United States. Meanwhile, Lebanon's official news agency reported at least 20 deaths from Israeli attacks on Saturday, which Israel said were in response to overnight projectiles fired by Hezbollah.
Haaretz reported that the Donald Trump administration's understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran allowed Tehran to convert military setbacks into a strategic victory, undermining the positions of the United States and Israel while bolstering Iran and Hezbollah. Ben-Dror Yemini criticized Trump's approach, noting Iran's violations of agreements and its use of Hezbollah to create a dilemma for Israel.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that the Islamic Republic is minimizing the significance of a memorandum of understanding with the United States and deflecting blame onto Pezeshkian, as it is worried about the outcome of the negotiations in approximately 60 days, which could either lead to an agreement signaling the failure of the Islamic Republic's major project or result in increased war risks.
On June 20, 2023, U.S. President Donald Trump stated via Truth Social that no tolls will be collected in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during the current ceasefire period, and no tolls will be imposed afterward unless a final agreement is not reached, in which case the U.S. may impose tolls to benefit America.
President Donald Trump of the United States announced on Truth Social that there will be no tolls for 60 days in the Strait of Hormuz, and no future tolls unless they benefit the United States, as part of services provided to Middle Eastern countries.
Reuters, citing the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson, reported that the Iranian regime lacks control over the Strait of Hormuz. The CENTCOM spokesperson also stated that maritime traffic through the strait continues without interruption, with U.S. forces monitoring the situation.
The Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic issued a directive to the media, instructing them to avoid narratives implying a conflict between field actions and diplomatic efforts, emphasizing their complementary nature in the context of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations in Switzerland.
