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RECAP: The U.S and Iran managed to get their peace deal across the line, and Israel is already back to bombing southern Lebanon. Netanyahu reportedly refused to agree to stop all military action and withdraw the IDF. Iran is making it clear that it's Trump's responsibility to rein in Israel if they want the initial Memorandum of Understanding to turn into a lasting peace deal. They've now got 60 days to hammer out the finer points of a comprehensive deal, although you can expect that deadline to be extended as they start getting into the weeds. Netanyahu's under increasing pressure from ministers and opposition parties, calling the deal a disaster for Israel. Trump's headed to Geneva for the G7 summit, with protesters already clashing with police and setting fire to cars. Honestly, these days it's hard to tell protesters from sports fans celebrating their team's win. Finally, the UK has banned under-16-year-olds from 10 social media apps, including X, that they have labeled "high-risk." Starmer doesn't want kids finding out what's actually happening in the world and would prefer they get their information from the BBC. Not long now until they have a fully fledged Ministry of Truth. Writer: Ian

I have been asked repeatedly this week whether Lebanon will actually be included in any potential memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. My answer remains the same, and it always will. Despite Iran's efforts and genuine intentions to see an end to Israeli terrorism on Lebanese soil, I am a southern Lebanese woman from Khiam. I lived through the reality of occupation, aggression, and war firsthand. I have also spent years studying the history of an entity born from supremacy, colonialism, dispossession, and theft. The more I witness and learn about its genocidal tendencies and terrorism, the less faith I place in any signed document between any two governments that believe they can somehow restrain or control this cancerous project of terrorism. I see no lasting peace emerging from pieces of paper. I see the same pattern that history has shown us for decades: wars, massacres, invasions, and, inevitably, Resistance. If history has taught us anything, it is that no agreement, resolution, or signature ever stopped Zionists from killing, occupying, or stealing. What stopped them were the costs imposed on them. What forced them to retreat was bullets, Katyushas, Kornets, missiles and FPVs... only Resistance. That is why my trust has never been in signed papers. My trust lies in the ability of people to defend themselves, their land, and their dignity. And that is where it will remain.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Flashpoint in the US-Iran deal: The Strait of Hormuz.Trump demands toll-free passage: "I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait" Iran says no 'tolls', but will charge 'service fees,' 'security fees,' and 'management fees' while keeping control (possibly with Oman). Either that's a word play to grant Iran a toll without calling it so. Or the deal's clauses aren't as clear on some of these issues. Writer: Oliver

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iranian media is now laying out the 14 clauses of the draft deal between Iran and the U.S. Here are all of them one by one: * Sanctions on Iranian oil, petrochemicals, and related exports would be suspended. * Iran would regain full access to its financial resources. * $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds would be released during the 60-day negotiation window. * $12 billion of that would be released before talks even begin. * The U.S. and its allies would have to present reconstruction plans for Iran worth at least $300 billion. * The war would stop immediately and permanently on all fronts, including Lebanon. * The U.S. would commit to non-interference in Iranian affairs and respect for Iranian sovereignty. * The U.S. naval blockade would be fully lifted within 30 days. * U.S. forces would withdraw from areas around Iran. * The Strait of Hormuz would reopen within 30 days under Iranian arrangements. * A 60-day negotiation window would begin to reach a final deal on nuclear issues and the full lifting of sanctions. * Iran would reaffirm its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons. * The U.S. would agree not to add forces to the region or impose new sanctions during negotiations. * A supervisory mechanism would monitor implementation, and any final deal would be approved by a UN Security Council resolution. Iran’s missile program and support for resistance groups are completely off the table. Final negotiations would reportedly not begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted. Source: Mehr News Agency / Writer: Sol, Oliver

BREAKING: 14 POINT MOU BETWEEN IRAN-U.S TO BE SIGNED ON FRIDAY 1. The permanent and immediate halt of war on all fronts, including Lebanon. 2. A U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs and to respect the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 3. The complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days. 4. A U.S. commitment to withdraw its forces from the areas surrounding Iran. 5. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under Iranian “arrangements”. 6. The suspension of oil sanctions, petrochemical products and derivatives, and Iran’s full access to the financial proceeds from them. 7. The requirement for the US & its allies to present reconstruction plans for Iran worth at least $300 billion. 8. Sixty days of negotiations to reach a final agreement based on nuclear issues and the complete lifting of primary and secondary U.S. sanctions, as well as UN Security Council resolutions and resolutions of the IAEA Board of Governors. 9. Iran’s reiteration of its commitment under the NPT not to produce nuclear weapons. 10. During the negotiation period, the U.S. has committed not to add to its forces in the region and not to impose any new sanctions. 11. The release of $24 billion of Iran’s frozen funds during the 60-day period of final negotiations. Half of this amount must be made available to Iran before the negotiations begin. 12. The formation of a supervisory mechanism to implement the agreement. 13. The final agreement will be approved through a UN Security Council resolution. 14. Final negotiations will not begin before half of Iran’s frozen funds are released, Iran’s oil sanctions are suspended, and the naval blockade is lifted. The final agreement will be limited only to the fate of enriched materials and enrichment, sanctions relief, and the program for rebuilding Iran’s economy. Note: Discussions about Iran’s missile program and support for Resistance groups have been definitively removed from the agenda. Source: Mehr News

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump just posted: "This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday... oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Deal signed Friday. Hormuz reopens. Total game changer if it happens. Writer: Oliver

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Vance about the deal with Iran: “What the president has done is created the real space to transform that region, cooperation between the Gulf Arab allies and the Israelis, and now hopefully a new era with the Iranians!" He also talked about driving down energy prices long-term and building prosperity in the Middle East. Could've been done without a war, but ok, at least there's an agreement now. Writers: Lucas, Oliver