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@ايران اينترنشنال: Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Foreign Minister, said he is unaware of receiving any specific request for Japan's participation in potential mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that he has not received any specific request for Japan's involvement in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz and noted there is no definitive evidence of mines being laid. Motegi also emphasized in talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Japan expects the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be free of financial burden for Japan.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Eli Afriat 🇮🇱: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 | Earlier this week, JD Vance dismissed the details of the Iran MOU as fake and “IRGC propaganda.” Today, the White House unveiled the deal, confirming all the details were accurate, and Pr

JD Vance dismissed details of the Iran MOU as fake and "IRGC propaganda" earlier this week, but the White House confirmed today that the deal is accurate, with President Trump signing it into effect.

Jun 18, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: 🔸 Ismail Baghaei, in another part of his remarks, emphasized that "Iran's nuclear materials will not leave the country," and said that based on the agreement, we can dilute highly enriched uranium wi

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Iran's nuclear materials will not leave the country and can be diluted domestically based on an agreement. Baghaei also emphasized that the U.S. must not increase military presence or impose new sanctions in the region over the next 60 days and must remove obstacles to Iran accessing its frozen funds.

Jun 18, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🦀🇺🇸🇮🇱🇱🇧Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic: Our missiles are not negotiable/Ismail Baghaei made several new statements regarding the day after th

Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that Iran's missile program is non-negotiable and warned that Israel's attacks in Lebanon would violate the memorandum of understanding. Baghaei also emphasized that Iran will not accept the export of enriched nuclear materials and that the process of lifting oil sanctions will begin immediately.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holds the memorandum of understanding signed by him and U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Ahmad Moeini Jam)

On an unspecified date in 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held the memorandum of understanding signed by him and U.S. President Donald Trump, as captured in a photograph by Ahmad Moeini Jam.

Jun 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, welcomed the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic and the United States, describing it as "a truly significant development" and stati

Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, welcomed the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, describing it as "a truly significant development" and emphasizing its potential to reduce tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted Australia's opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and viewed the agreement as a framework for continued diplomatic efforts in the region.

Jun 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Iranian state media published images of Pezeshkian signing the memorandum of understanding with the United States. On the other hand, Trump also signed this memorandum of understanding at the Palace o

Iranian state media published images of Iranian Foreign Minister Pezeshkian signing a memorandum of understanding with the United States, an event also attended by then-US President Trump at the Palace of Versailles in France.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: "I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the electronic signing of the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" between the United States and Iran, with immediate steps including Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. lifting its naval blockade.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: French President Emmanuel Macron: "President Trump signed tonight at Versailles the agreement between Iran and the United States. This agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopen

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that U.S. President Trump signed an agreement at Versailles tonight between the United States and Iran, aiming to pave the way for lasting peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to lead to a decrease in energy prices.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei: • U.S. committed to removing all obstacles preventing Iran from accessing frozen funds. • Says the 60 day implementation period begins today. • Acc

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that the U.S. is committed to removing obstacles to allow Iran access to frozen funds, with the 60-day implementation period beginning today. He also accused Israel of breaching commitments through continued strikes in Lebanon and noted that responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz lies with Iran and Oman, while talks on enforcement and implementation mechanisms will commence immediately.

Jun 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: A White House official told Reuters: "Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday that was drafted with the aim of ending the war with Iran." The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the I

A White House official confirmed to Reuters that President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, reported that both the United States and the Islamic Republic have signed the document as an official agreement.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Eli Afriat 🇮🇱: 🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱🇱🇧 | Trump in a statement on the Iran deal: "Anyone who wanted us to keep bombing Iran is a fool. If we had continued (with the war), there could have been an economic disaster. Every

In a statement on the Iran deal, former U.S. President Trump said continuing military action against Iran could lead to an economic disaster, adding that the U.S. will resume bombing if no progress is made within the next sixty days. He also mentioned sending a copy of the agreement to Israel and expressed that Iran needs investments but the U.S. will not provide them.

Jun 17, 2026