Trump: U.S. Expects Full Ceasefire Across the Middle East, Including Lebanon
¬ Vance Urges Israel Not to "Attack" U.S.-Iran Peace Accord
¬ Iran's Supreme National Security Council: Will Expedite Approval of Vessel Passage Requests Through Strait of Hormuz
¬ Gaza Health Ministry: Over 1,000 Palestinians Killed During Ceasefire Period
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U.S. President Trump stated that the United States expects a full ceasefire across all fronts in the Middle East conflict, including Lebanon.
Trump posted on the social media platform "Truth Social": "We expect a complete ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel."
Trump noted that the U.S. urges all parties in the Middle East to continue working toward negotiations with Iran.
Trump said: "Markets like what’s happening: oil prices have dropped sharply, and stock markets have surged."
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U.S. Vice President Vance told the media on June 18 that Israel should not "attack" the peace agreement reached between Washington and Tehran, emphasizing that under Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States remains Israel’s only strong ally.
Vance said: "To me, this is troubling. You’ve seen some in Prime Minister Netanyahu’s (Bibi) government attacking this agreement and, in a way, personally attacking the U.S. President (Donald Trump)."
Vance also pointed out that Trump is currently the only world leader showing sympathy for Israel.
Vance said: "If I were part of the Israeli government, I would never attack our sole powerful ally."
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The Iranian Supreme National Security Council has issued instructions to expedite the approval of vessel passage requests through the Strait of Hormuz and gradually increase traffic volume.
Iran’s national broadcasting agency cited a statement from the Iranian National Security Council reporting: "To implement the memorandum’s objectives, the Persian Gulf Shipping Authority (PGSA) has been instructed to process and respond to (vessel passage) requests quickly and with priority."
The Iranian Supreme National Security Council also noted that due to the current special security situation, vessels must travel according to specified times and designated routes announced separately. The council stated this is essential to prevent maritime accidents and gradually increase navigational flow.
Iran and the United States remotely signed a memorandum of understanding on the early hours of June 18, aiming to end the military conflict that began on February 28. The memorandum also established a timeline for the U.S. lifting its maritime blockade and Iran restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
In addition, Iran pledged not to possess nuclear weapons, and the issue of its nuclear program should be resolved through a separate agreement. Both sides will negotiate within 60 days. For Tehran, the ultimate goal should be the lifting of sanctions against Iran.
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The Gaza Health Ministry reported in its daily war casualty update that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began on October 11, 2025.
The Gaza Health Ministry stated: "In the past 24 hours, hospitals in Gaza received two deceased and eight injured. As of now, the total number of fatalities since the October 11 ceasefire stands at 1,007."
The Gaza Health Ministry noted that many victims remain buried under rubble, and rescue teams cannot reach them. According to data from the Gaza Health Ministry, over 3,100 people have been injured during the ceasefire period, and 784 bodies have been recovered from the debris.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported: "Since October 7, 2023, the cumulative number of fatalities caused by Israeli shelling has reached 73,018, with 173,273 injured."
Source: sputniknews
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