Iran Rejects Opening Peace Talks if U.S. Threats Continue
Tehran cited Article 13 of the Islamabad memorandum, in force since 18 June, hours after Trump reopened the military option.
Tehran cited Article 13 of the Islamabad memorandum, in force since 18 June, hours after Trump reopened the military option.
The procession continued in central Tehran on July 6 and in Qom on July 7 before the final burial in Mashhad.
The US authorized exports of Iranian oil, while both sides also agreed to release frozen Iranian assets.
The document took effect June 17 and covers a halt to fighting in Lebanon, with a final accord due within 60 days.
What’s new: The White House scrapped Vance’s planned Switzerland trip as Republicans attacked sanctions relief and a 60-day ceasefire.
What's new: The memorandum reopens the Strait of Hormuz for at least 60 days while Tehran's access to relief stays conditional on compliance.
What's next: tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz may take weeks to recover, with some analysts seeing only half of output back by September.
Israel still refuses to stop strikes in Lebanon, while Iran leaves open the possibility of continued talks with the U.S.