The s state-controlled media is promoting the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehrans illicit nuclear weapons program as its triumph over the U.S. and Israel.
The major diplomatic breakthrough, known as by its initials MOU, is slated to be sealed at a signing ceremony on June 19 in Switzerland. Iranian state-controlled TV boasted that the “U.S. is forced to sign agreement to end the war.”
The has classified Iran as the worlds worst state-sponsor of terrorism and its state-controlled media apparatus is notorious, according to Iran experts, for spreading anti-U.S. propoganda.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said, according to the country’s Tasnim News Agency, “This memorandum does not mean trusting the enemy; it has been written with active distrust. We will monitor the implementation of U.S. commitments.”Â
Irans Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that the nations Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, “emphasized that national cohesion and the active presence of the people serve as important capital and a primary pillar of Irans diplomatic authority.”
Araghchi said, according to IRNA,” that the true image of Irans power on the global stage stems not only from its capabilities but also from national cohesion, resilience, and the active involvement of its people.”
Tehran’s top diplomat stated that the,”Iranian nation achieved not only tactical victories during the 12-day imposed war in June last year and the recent war, but also important strategic accomplishments whose impact can be observed in both regional and global equations.”
President Trump announced some of the elements of the MOU on Sunday. He wrote on social media. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.” He noted that “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
There are additional components of the MOU that have not been confirmed, including the timetable for and the end of Irans enrichment of uranium for the construction of nuclear weapons.
Irans Supreme National Security Council said in a Sunday statement that all military operations across multiple fronts, including those in Lebanon, will cease “immediately and permanently” starting Sunday night.
Lisa Daftari, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Foreign Desk told Fox News Digital that, “Inside Iran, state media is selling this as a victory, not a compromise. The message on Iranian television is that a strong and proud Islamic Republic has forced Washington to recognize its control over the Strait of Hormuz and to ease military pressure, while Tehran supposedly gives up very little in return.”
Daftari, a leading expert on the Islamic Republic, added “The Islamic Republics very DNA is built on delay, deceit and deniability. Every agreement it has signed has been treated as a tactical pause on the way to more missiles, more proxies and more leverage, not a real change in behavior. So while its important to read the fine print of this new deal, its even more important to remember who is signing it. A system that survives by holding deadly weapons over its neighbors and by lying to its own people is not suddenly going to become a trustworthy partner.”
She concluded, “The Trump administration should assume from day one that Tehran will test every loophole, hide every capability it can, and , amass its drones and missiles, fund its deadly proxies while continuing to torture the Iranian people at home.”
Vice President told Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show” Sunday that “I think it’s a big moment for the United St
