Vance said Iran is fulfilling its obligation to open the Strait of Hormuz

¬ Iranian President calls U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding a historic milestone

¬ Iranian Foreign Minister hopes U.S.-Iran Memorandum will usher in a new chapter of international cooperation

¬ Media: The U.S. will not reduce its military presence in the Middle East before finalizing a deal with Iran

¬ Media: U.S. and Iran to hold talks in Switzerland on June 19

¬ Iranian media: 89% of damaged petrochemical facilities in Iran have resumed operations

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U.S. Vice President Vance said on June 18 that Iran is fulfilling its obligation to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance told reporters: "Iran did not fire at ships in the Strait of Hormuz for the second consecutive night. They are currently meeting their obligations."

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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding holds historical significance.

Pezeshkian posted the English text of the memorandum on social platform X, writing: "This is a historic document, and a message from a strong Iran: peace is possible when mutual respect prevails."

Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran continues to advocate for global peace, progress, and regional cooperation.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Iran hopes signing the memorandum with the United States will open a new chapter in cooperation with countries worldwide.

A statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry said: "In a call with Cyprus Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos – note: editor – the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed hope that the signing of the memorandum would open a new chapter in relations with countries around the world and lay the foundation for expanded cooperation, particularly in economic areas."

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Western media cited excerpts from a two-page U.S.-Iran memorandum reporting that the United States will not reduce its military presence in the Middle East before finalizing a peace agreement with Iran.

The media host stated: "The agreement also stipulates that the U.S. will not reduce its forces before the final agreement is signed. This means the U.S. will continue to deploy two carrier strike groups in the region."

"Iran’s stockpile of high-enriched uranium will be destroyed on-site. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will supervise this process. Iran has already agreed to destroy its high-enriched uranium stockpile on-site… The IAEA will oversee this process," the host added. "The Strait of Hormuz will be immediately opened, with no attacks, no fees—we are gradually lifting the blockade. Iran is again allowed to sell oil."

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Reuters cited Swiss Foreign Ministry sources stating that the U.S. and Iran will hold preliminary talks in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on June 19 regarding the implementation of the agreement.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry said in a statement: "According to current plans, representatives from the U.S., Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and other participating countries will meet in Buergenstock tomorrow for initial consultations on implementing the agreement. Further details and schedules for the meeting have not yet been released."

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According to the Iranian Students News Agency, citing the head of Iran’s largest petrochemical holding company, 89% of Iran’s petrochemical facilities damaged during the U.S.-Iran conflict have resumed operations.

Iran suspended exports of petrochemical products in mid-April until further notice due to damage to production facilities caused by conflicts with the U.S. and Israel. This decision was made to prevent shortages of essential raw materials domestically.

Mohammad Sharifatmadari, head of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries, said: "Approximately 89% of the previously shut-down facilities have resumed operations and are now functioning normally."

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum remotely early on June 18. The memorandum ends the military conflict that began on February 28, specifying the timelines for the U.S. lifting its maritime blockade and Iran restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Additionally, Iran committed not to acquire nuclear weapons, with the issue of its nuclear program to be addressed through a separate agreement. Both sides will hold negotiations on this matter within 60 days. Iran hopes the U.S. will ultimately lift sanctions against Iran.

Source: sputniknews

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