There is no such thing as a peace agreement, for now… (I)

Óscar Reyes Matute— Is there a signed peace agreement—or one pending signature—between Iran and the United States? No. Iran terms it a “memorandum of understanding,” which is slated to be signed on Friday the 19th, if it is signed at all. Only subsequent to that would formal peace “negotiations” commence, subject to a 60-day window. […]

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Administration of the Strait of Hormuz will be a regional matter between Iran and Oman

The Daily Journal — The future administration of the Strait of Hormuz will be addressed as a regional matter through dialogue and joint decision-making between Iran and Oman, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported on Friday. Earlier in the day, local media outlets disclosed details of a draft agreement between Washington and Tehran that includes […]

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Trump halts military strikes against Iran after reaching an agreement

The Daily Journal — The White House issued an official statement signed by President Donald J. Trump, confirming the cancellation of the airstrikes and tactical bombing operations against Iran that military planners had scheduled for Thursday night. The decision follows a major diplomatic breakthrough with Iran’s highest-ranking leadership. The official presidential statement notes that key […]

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