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New details emerging on the difficulties in U.S.–Iran negotiations: As of now, Iran is only willing to commit to not developing nuclear weapons, while the U.S. is pushing for concrete steps to reduce enriched uranium—either by selling it, transferring it abroad, or diluting it. A major sticking point is the Strait of Hormuz: Iran wants it under its management, while the U.S. insists on full freedom of navigation. There’s also no agreement on financial relief. Qatar has stepped in with a proposal to provide Iran a $12B humanitarian loan. Notably, Lebanon is now part of the broader framework under discussion.

Mayor of Paterson, NJ Andre Sayegh, whose parents are from Syria and Lebanon, is holding a Palestinian flag raising ceremony at City Hall Conquered.

From a senior administration official re: Iran: - This MOU framework gives us 60 days to reach final deal points that will deliver on President Trump's priorities and ensure the United States and the region are safer and more prosperous going forward. - The president has consistently said the Iranians cannot have a nuclear weapon. This MOU commits them to that. - It commits the Iranians to giving up the nuclear dust and working out the mechanism for that will be part of us talking with the Iranians over the next 60 days. - It gets the Strait of Hormuz de-mined and back open for business. - It brings relief to American families at the pump. The President fought this war to protect American security and American prosperity, and this MOU delivers on both. - The important part of how this is structured is, if Iran doesn't perform, they don't get anything. No dust? No dollars. As the Strait opens, the blockade loosens proportionately. This is "trust but verify" on steroids. - Unlike past agreements where America paid Iran upfront and hoped they'd comply, this MOU is structured so Iran gets nothing until they deliver. That's the difference between a dealmaker and a hostage payer. - The region is uniting behind the United States under President Trump's leadership. There's no way this could have happened without the entire region uniting behind it. - As a result, we're on a path for this to be the President's second time reshaping the Middle East. It started with the Abraham Accords, this is the Abraham Accords Plus. Everyone's talking now. More economic normalization agreements are possible. This could be just the beginning. - The MOU ensures we and our allies -- and the Iranians and their proxies -- cease fighting across the region. It also guarantees Israel's right to act against imminent threats. They, as we all do, have a right to self defense. - President Trump has been a master of expanding optionality throughout this process. And now there are unlimited options for the region to spread peace and prosperity like never before.