Archiv: 14-06-2026 Iran and USA agree on memorandum for negotiations on peace treaty / memo signed by presidents on 17-06-2026


25.09.2026 - 23:32 [ Shehbaz Sharif / United Nations ]

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

We live at a dangerous moment.
But our future is not predetermined.
War is a choice.
Peace is also a choice.
And sometimes —
the greater courage, lies, not in starting a war —
but in preventing one.
Pakistan has made its choice.
We have chosen dialogue over confrontation.
We have chosen cooperation over coercion.
We have chosen peace over war.
Let this eighty-first General Assembly make it unanimous choice.
For ourselves.
For our children.
And for generations yet unborn.
Let us restore trust. Let us preserve peace.
And let us prove that even in a divided world —
humanity can still choose to stand together.

I thank you.

25.09.2026 - 23:24 [ United Nations ]

Pakistan: His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister

Transcript & summary

01.09.2026 - 20:55 [ NewArab.com ]

Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting at SCO summit

(10 hours ago)

„I state explicitly that if the United States returns to its commitments under the aforementioned memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately take reciprocal action,“ Pezeshkian said, according to the Iran presidency‘s website.

The memorandum aimed at ending hostilities between Tehran and Washington that began in late February with US and Israeli attacks on Iran that killed former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The deal, meant to set the stage for final peace talks, later collapsed, with both sides accusing each other of violating its terms.

24.08.2026 - 23:32 [ theNationalNews.com ]

US-Oman ties face strain as Muscat walks tightrope between Washington and Tehran

(August 21, 2026)

Mr Trump himself agreed in a signed document that Oman would “conduct dialogue” with Iran to define the future administration and maritime services in the strait.

“Oman’s negotiations with Iran over a mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz appear to have been a bilateral Iran-Oman effort, though it’s true that the memorandum of understanding from June endorsed a 60-day Iranian-Omani mechanism,” Marc Sievers, former US ambassador to Oman, told The National. “It is also true that the US and Iran understood this point differently, which led to the collapse of the MoU.”

23.08.2026 - 19:06 [ Wall Street Journal ]

Iran’s Top Politicians Urge an End to the War

DUBAI—Iran’s top politicians said the country needs to focus on ending the war and shoring up its crippled economy, pushing back publicly against hardliners who are taking a more defiant approach in the six-month-old conflict.

The comments by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf come as the diplomatic track remains stalled and the Trump administration has shifted to a policy of ratcheting up economic pressure via sanctions and the naval blockade of Iran’s ports.

23.08.2026 - 18:50 [ Al Jazeera ]

World is amazed by Iran’s ‘resistance, solidarity and cohesion’: Pezeshkian

Iran’s president says Washington falsely predicted before the war that the country would fall amid US aggression and become like Venezuela.

“The enemy had assessed that if Iran falls, it will become Venezuela,” he said in a televised speech.

“Not only did it not happen, but it became a power that amazed the world with its resistance, solidarity and cohesion.”

Pezeshkian said Iran’s enemies hope to “create division and rift in society through problems”.

“We will try with all our might to avoid division, rift, conflicts and egos,” he concluded.

23.08.2026 - 18:32 [ PBS.org ]

Iran‘s president says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June as the best way for the country to move beyond a situation of „neither war nor peace.“

„There is not a single provision in this agreement that amounts to capitulation,“ Pezeshkian said in a speech published by state-run IRNA early Sunday.

21.08.2026 - 18:09 [ Irna.ir ]

پزشکیان: به جای بیان دردها، برای درمان مشکلات باید چاره کرد/ لازمه حفظ قدرت، وحدت است

پزشکیان با اشاره به آیات قرآن کریم درباره ضرورت حکومت بر مبنای حق، خاطرنشان کرد: خداوند در قرآن کریم خطاب به حضرت داوود می‌فرماید که ما تو را مبعوث کردیم تا بر اساس حق میان مردم، نه گروه و دسته‌ای خاص، حکومت کنی و تابع هوای نفس نشوی؛ کسانی که تابع هوای نفس می‌شوند، گرفتار عذاب علیم خواهند شد.

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رئیس‌جمهور تصریح کرد: البته تمامی این موضوعات به معنای این نیست که اگر آنها بخواهند تعرضی کنند، ما تسلیم شویم. این دو مسئله جدا از هم است. ما به هیچ عنوان در برابر قلدری سر خم نخواهیم کرد و هیچ تردیدی در آن وجود ندارد. تا آخرین نفس مقابل آنها خواهیم ایستاد و پاسخ کوبنده به آنها خواهیم داد.

پزشکیان با بیان اینکه جنگ باید در یک مقطع به پایان برسد، گفت: بهتر است امروز که در قدرت و عزت هستیم و تمام دنیا به پیروزی ما اذعان دارند و تأکید می‌کنند که آمریکا برخلاف تمام مقررات، به مدارس، بیمارستان‌ها و زیرساخت‌های ما حمله کرده و در دنیا منفور است، جنگ را پایان دهیم.

21.08.2026 - 17:47 [ Anadolu ]

Iran’s president says war with US should end while Tehran is in position of ‘power, dignity’

The Iranian president stressed, however, that the agreement did not mean Tehran would submit in the event of another attack.

“We will under no circumstances bow to bullying,” he said. “We will stand against them until our last breath and give them a crushing response.”

21.08.2026 - 17:46 [ KleineZeitung.at ]

„Position der Stärke“: Iran Präsident will Krieg beenden

Früher oder später müsse der Krieg beendet werden, sagte Massoud Pezeshkian laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur IRNA. „Es ist besser, ihn heute zu beenden, da wir in einer Position der Stärke und Würde sind.“ Die USA seien durch den Krieg in der ganzen Welt verhasst, meinte der Präsident, der im Iran das Amt des Regierungschefs ausübt.

21.08.2026 - 17:37 [ France24.com ]

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

„The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world.“

Pezeshkian also defended a memorandum of understanding agreed with the US in June aimed at ending the war, claiming it did not signal a defeat for Tehran.

„They cannot find even a single clause in this agreement that indicates capitulation. All the commitments concern the other side,“ he said.

21.08.2026 - 16:44 [ Middle East Eye ]

Iran’s president calls for war to end ‘today’ from position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the war while Tehran remains “in a position of strength and dignity”, warning that Iran would crush any renewed attack.

Pezeshkian described the negotiated agreement as a “major achievement” unanimously approved by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. (…)

“War has to end at some point. It is better to end the war today, while we are in a position of strength and dignity,” he added.

03.07.2026 - 23:26 [ Washington Post ]

U.S. warned Iran about Israel’s aims to assassinate leaders

In the spring, U.S. officials suspected that Israel intended to kill Iran’s top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions.

03.07.2026 - 23:23 [ New York Times ]

U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators

Fearful that an Israeli assassination effort would doom the negotiations, the United States, according to some of the officials, went so far as to ask other countries in the region to warn Iran about the possibility Israel could target the two officials.

U.S. officials acknowledged that during the intense phase of the war, Mr. Araghchi and Mr. Ghalibaf, as senior government officials, could have been legitimate targets for Israel, which was intent on toppling Iran’s hard-line government. But after the negotiations started in earnest in April, American officials believed that any attempt to kill the Iranian leaders would end the talks and reignite the fighting.

25.06.2026 - 14:13 [ Common Dreams ]

Caving to Trump ‘Temper Tantrum,’ Two Republicans Flip to Block Iran War Powers Resolution

Two Senate Republicans who supported a previous resolution calling for an end to the US war on Iran changed their votes late Wednesday after President Donald Trump publicly and privately berated GOP lawmakers, calling them “losers” who provided “aid and comfort to the enemy.”

In Wednesday’s procedural vote, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)—who reportedly got into a shouting match with Trump over the Iran war during a closed-door lunch hours earlier—sided with virtually every other Republican in opposing the war powers resolution, just a day after he supported a separate, symbolic resolution calling for the removal of US forces from the conflict. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) also switched, changing his vote to “present” at the urging of the president.

25.06.2026 - 13:52 [ CBS News ]

Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump‘s Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes

Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS News

Later in the day, however, signs emerged that some of the Senate Republicans who had previously voted to constrain Mr. Trump‘s war powers were reconsidering.

Cassidy was briefed on Iran at the White House by Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff, the senator confirmed on X, writing that the conversation „address[ed] many of my concerns.“ Cassidy voted against advancing the resolution Wednesday night.

And Paul voted present on Wednesday, despite voting in favor of the last several Iran war powers resolutions. He said on X his goal was to „give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace.“

23.06.2026 - 19:16 [ Middle East Eye ]

Oman reaffirms support for toll-free passage through Hormuz

Oman‘s foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has said Muscat remains committed to ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following discussions with senior Iranian officials.

In a post on X, Albusaidi said there had been „constructive discussions on the recent Iran-US MOU, especially the Strait of Hormuz paragraph“. He added: „We affirmed commitment to international law and toll-free safe passage.“

The comments came after Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf visited Oman for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

22.06.2026 - 19:58 [ Daily Pakistan ]

US-Iran Negotiators back 60-Day Roadmap after ‘Encouraging Progress’ at Switzerland Talks

A communication line has also been established between the parties for the period specified in the Memorandum of Understanding to help prevent incidents and misunderstandings. The mechanism is intended to facilitate the safe passage of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington and Tehran agreed to establish de-confliction cell involving Lebanon and facilitated by the mediators. The mechanism is intended to support implementation of the cessation of military operations in Lebanon and help prevent future confrontations.

22.06.2026 - 19:50 [ Donald J. Trump / Truth Social ]

Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure “Nuclear Honesty” long into the future. President DONALD J. TRUMP

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22.06.2026 - 19:44 [ Middle East Eye ]

US suspending sanctions on Iranian oil until 21 August

The US government has said it is suspending sanctions on Iran until 21 August.

The Treasury said in a statement that it was waiving all existing US sanctions on „the Production, Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil, Petrochemical Products, and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin through August 21, 2026.“

The waiver will also allow the US to import „petrochemical and petroleum products of Iranian origin“ for domestic use.

21.06.2026 - 04:55 [ Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center / X ]

For the MOU to hold and result in a lasting peace, we must restrict aid to Israel immediately & make it clear that we will not defend them should Iran opt to strike in response to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.

Israel has not responded to our verbal & written demands—that is not going to change, unless we change it by taking action.

Israel claims sovereignty & continues to threaten our peace deal, yet they rely on us to bail them out. This is calculated.

We have to respond accordingly and stop this cycle once and for all.

Lead with action: remove their leverage, otherwise they will not take us seriously.

An open SOH & peace in the region have to be our focus. Israel is playing spoiler—we must limit their ability to do so.

21.06.2026 - 04:28 [ CNN ]

Pakistan leader and army chief depart for Switzerland to attend US-Iran talks

(45 min ago)

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.

21.06.2026 - 04:26 [ CNN ]

Iranian delegation lands in Switzerland for talks with US

(4 hr 30 min ago)

The talks are set to be held in the Swiss mountain resort of Bürgenstock.

The delegation is led by Iran’s head negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

21.06.2026 - 04:03 [ Daily Pakistan ]

US-Iran Technical Talks set to begin in Switzerland under Pakistan-Qatar mediation, FO says

Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that representatives from Washington and Tehran will participate in the discussions, while Pakistani and Qatari officials will facilitate the process. Islamabad says it remains committed to advancing the understandings reached under the MoU and promoting peace and stability through dialogue.

21.06.2026 - 03:54 [ Wall Street Journal ]

Vance Heads to Peace Talks, After Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz

Vice President JD Vance on Saturday headed to peace talks in Switzerland, signaling renewed efforts to keep an agreement signed earlier this week by President Trump on track after Iranian security officials said they had closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

20.06.2026 - 17:22 [ PressTV .ir ]

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli violations of MoU

The statement added that the Israeli attacks have led to “brutal killings and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of oppressed people” in southern Lebanon, adding that the Israeli regime has also failed to withdraw its forces from those territories.

The military command said that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the first step in response to the breach of commitments under the MoU by the US and its allies, adding that Iran will adopt further measures to compel the enemy to fulfill its obligations.

20.06.2026 - 17:11 [ CNN ]

Iran says it‘s closing vital Strait of Hormuz, blaming Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Iran’s military command said it will close the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s “ongoing” violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and the United States “failing to implement” the first clause of the tentative agreement to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Saturday.

“In view of the United States’ bad faith and its clear breach of its commitments by failing to implement the first article of the memorandum ending the war, and in response to the continuous and ongoing violation of the ceasefire by the Zionist regime in southern Lebanon… It hereby announces that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to the passage of vessels,” Iran’s top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said in a statement that was reported by state broadcaster IRIB.

19.06.2026 - 20:17 [ Times of Israel ]

Ambassador to the US says Israel ‘firmly committed to immediate ceasefire’ with Hezbollah

Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter says Israel “remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire” with Hezbollah, after a new truce was declared this afternoon.

“At 11:30 this morning, Israel halted all offensive operations; Hezbollah and Iranian claims to the contrary are bold lies,” Leiter writes on X. “If Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases its hostilities, they will be met with quiet.”

19.06.2026 - 19:51 [ CNN ]

Iran says it is working with mediators to reorganize technical talks with US

Talks with mediators are underway to reorganize the first round of technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.

19.06.2026 - 16:17 [ Al Jazeera ]

Persian Gulf Strait Authority says vessels allowed to cross Hormuz without fees

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that vessels seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz will be granted access under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding for 60 days.

In a statement on X, the authority explained that vessels will need to submit their requests to cross at least 48 hours before wanting to depart.

The authority said that during the 60 days, no fees will be charged to vessels.