The Iranian Supreme National Security Council said after the US-Iran agreement on ceasefire: "The enemy has suffered undeniable defeat in its cowardly and illegal war against the Iranian people, forcing the United States to accept Iran's 10-point plan."
The Security Council emphasized two key points:
First, ceasefire;
Second, conditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Minister Araghchi issued an English statement on behalf of the Security Council, stating specifically: "If attacks against Iran are halted, our powerful armed forces will cease defensive operations";
"Within a two-week period, and after coordination with Iran's armed forces and taking technical limitations into account, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible."
It can be said that this statement is extremely precise in its choice of keywords.
First, the term "halted" used for stopping attacks on Iran means immediate cessation—stop right now. Iran needs to verify the sincerity and effectiveness of the move.
For Iran’s suspension of defensive retaliation, the word "cease" is used—a gradual stop, emphasizing a state of condition rather than instant action.
Iran will only follow suit and halt its counterattacks once the U.S. stops attacking.
Regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the wording states that safe passage will be possible only under certain conditions—“will be possible”—indicating it is conditional.
One can imagine how many tankers have been stacked up over the past six weeks; once the dam opens, they’ll surge out en masse. Who goes first? Just go queue up with the Iranians.
This is not the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” (COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING) demanded by Trump in his ultimatum!
On Iran’s 10-point proposal, Trump said, “I believe it is a workable basis for negotiation,” meaning that Trump actually accepted Iran’s proposal?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861869932314633/
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