We Just Learned the Limits of American Power
How did the world’s richest nation, armed with the most powerful military, arrive at this strategic defeat?
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Iran framework a 'political document', real commitments made through backchannels: US officials
Washington DC [US], June 17 (ANI): As Washington and Tehran inch closer to signing the peace agreement, American officials are working quickly to release the text of the agreement, which they have described as a 'political document'--leaving space for highly technical in-person talks to come, CNN reported citing US officials.
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Video: Former Israeli negotiator says Israel depends on US support
Video: Former Israeli negotiator says Israel depends on US support A former Israeli negotiator has said Israel is "existentially dependent on US aid" as debate continues over the implications of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. One area of apparent agreement in statements from both Washington and Tehran is that the ceasefire will extend to Lebanon, although significant differences remain over how that provision will be interpreted and implemented. Israeli officials have indicated that they do not intend to withdraw from what they describe as security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
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From the archive: Terrorists, cultists – or champions of Iranian democracy? The wild wild story of the MEK – podcast
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: They fought for the Iranian revolution – and then for Saddam Hussein. The US and UK once condemned them.
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Vance outlines three pillars of Iran peace framework: No nuclear weapon, open Hormuz, conditional relief
Washington DC [US], June 17 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance described that the peace agreement between Washington and Tehran stands centred on three key pillars-- preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open and offering economic incentives to Iran if the country 'transforms' itself.
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Pezeshkian says Iran will not accept humiliation as talks approach
Pezeshkian says Iran will not accept humiliation as talks approach Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would not accept humiliation and had learned from the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to preserve its dignity in the face of external pressure. In a post on X, Pezeshkian said Iran had prepared itself for all possible scenarios as diplomatic efforts continued following the latest confrontation with the United States and Israel. Commenting on the memorandum of understanding due to be signed with Washington in Switzerland on Friday, Pezeshkian said: "The understanding is an important step towards stopping the war and beginning negotiations.
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Whats inside leaked US-Iran deal
Washington is keeping the terms of its memorandum of understanding with Tehran secret until a formal signing A purported draft of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding circulating online suggests that Washington could grant Tehran sweeping sanctions relief and access to frozen assets while leaving key nuclear issues to future negotiations.
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Hope, anger and distrust: Iranians debate Iran-US memorandum online
The digital signing of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington to end the war and open a new round of negotiations, including on Iran’s nuclear program, has triggered sharply divided reactions across Iranian social media.
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Report says US rejected Israeli request to review Iran memorandum
Report says US rejected Israeli request to review Iran memorandum The United States has reportedly rejected an official Israeli request to review the memorandum of understanding reached between Washington and Tehran, according to Israeli media reports. Channel 12 reported that Israeli officials sought access to the agreement but were refused, leaving them without full knowledge of its contents. The reports come amid growing criticism of the memorandum from Israeli officials.
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Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ to any violation of memorandum
Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ to any violation of memorandum Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, warned that any breach of the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington would trigger a "crushing response" from Iran. The agreement is due to be formally signed on Friday as the two sides prepare for further negotiations on a broader settlement. In a social media post, Azizi said: "Iranian resilience forced a strategic pivot: the U.
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Araghchi briefs parliament on US-Iran agreement ahead of Geneva talks
Araghchi briefs parliament on US-Iran agreement ahead of Geneva talks Iran has intensified diplomatic consultations ahead of the signing of its agreement with Washington and the start of negotiations in Geneva. Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of discussions with regional counterparts and diplomatic representatives in Tehran, while also briefing members of parliament's National Security Committee on recent developments in the diplomatic process. According to the Iranian foreign ministry, Araghchi and his Omani counterpart discussed the memorandum of understanding during a telephone call and "affirmed their continued coordination to support regional stability".
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Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, its management to remain our responsibility: First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref
Tehran [Iran], June 17 (ANI): Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and that its management will remain the responsibility of the Islamic Republic, amid ongoing efforts to formalise a peace agreement between Tehran and Washington.
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Vance says US has fundamentally changed Middle East with Iran deal
Vance says US has fundamentally changed Middle East with Iran deal US Vice President JD Vance said Washington views negotiations with Iran as a means of achieving results rather than rewarding Tehran, adding that he would attend upcoming talks in Geneva to assess Iran's commitment to the process. "President Trump and I do not see direct negotiations with Iran as a reward for them, but rather as a serious step towards achieving results," Vance said. "I will attend the Geneva negotiations, just as I attended the Pakistan talks, to ascertain the Iranians' intentions and the extent of their seriousness.
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Bloomberg reports details of leaked draft US-Iran memorandum
Bloomberg reports details of leaked draft US-Iran memorandum Bloomberg has published what it says are leaked details of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran that would formally end hostilities and establish a framework for a broader agreement. According to the reported text, the United States, Iran and their allies would announce an immediate end to the war, pledge to refrain from hostile actions and seek to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, with the possibility of an extension. The reported memorandum also calls for the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran, the phased withdrawal of US forces within 30 days of a final agreement and a timetable for ending sanctions.
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Iran team must leave US within hours of World Cup matches, official says
Iran team must leave US within hours of World Cup matches, official says US officials have confirmed that Iran's national team will be required to leave the United States within hours of the final whistle of its World Cup group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. The policy drew criticism after questions were raised about the handling of visas and travel arrangements for the Iranian squad following its opening match. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Fifa Task Force, defended the arrangement, telling The Associated Press: "We were clear this was the process.
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G7 leaders back US-Iran deal, reaffirm support for Ukraine during summit in France
Evian [France], June 17 (ANI): Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Wednesday signed a joint declaration, welcoming the peace deal between the US and Iran, and reaffirming their support for Ukraine. The G7 nations called for greater cooperation on Indo-Pacific security, energy resilience and supply chain stability at the 52nd G7 Summit in France.
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PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: Sources
Evian [France], June 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are likely to discuss the situation in West Asia, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, energy imports from the United States and the proposed bilateral trade agreement during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, sources said.
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Merz says US-Iran peace deal must hold as G7 backs accord
Merz says US-Iran peace deal must hold as G7 backs accord German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the agreement between the United States and Iran offers an opportunity for regional stability and economic security, stressing that "the agreed-upon peace must now hold". Writing on X, Merz said the leaders of the Group of Seven nations were united in supporting the accord. "We are united on this as G7," he wrote.
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Pope Leo says US-Iran accord is better than returning to war
Pope Leo says US-Iran accord is better than returning to war Pope Leo welcomed the interim agreement between the United States and Iran, saying "thanks be to God" that the two countries are preparing to formalise their accord on Friday. Speaking to reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the pontiff said he hoped the agreement would bring a lasting end to the conflict. "There will still be several points to settle, but it is always better to do so through dialogue, through negotiations, and not by returning to war," Leo said.
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Majority of Israelis oppose US-Iran deal, survey finds
Majority of Israelis oppose US-Iran deal, survey finds A new poll conducted by Israel's public broadcaster Kan suggests limited support among Israelis for the agreement reached between the United States and Iran. Of 555 respondents surveyed on Tuesday, 18 percent said they supported the deal, while 55 percent said they opposed it. The survey also found that 70 percent of respondents "still fear the Iranian threat" despite recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran's military infrastructure.
