Iranian, Russian FMs call for global support to peace MoU
Tehran, June 17
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov the Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington on ending the war.
In a phone call, Araghchi briefed Lavrov on the peace MoU's details, highlighting the US responsibility to properly implement the deal's provisions as well as the necessity to stop Israel's "aggressions" against Lebanon, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Lavrov welcomed the MoU's finalisation, voicing his country's support for the implementation of the agreement's provisions, Xinhua News Agency reported.
The two foreign ministers called on the international community and UN Security Council to support the MoU, stressing the need for the continuation of diplomatic cooperation among regional countries to ensure peace and stability, according to the statement.
They also discussed bilateral ties as well as regional issues of common interest.
The United States, Pakistan and Iran early Monday announced the finalisation of the MoU on ending the war following weeks of negotiations, adding that it will be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday.
On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the region.
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had completed a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade, marking what he described as a major breakthrough after months of conflict that rattled global energy markets and raised fears of a wider regional war.
Announcing the deal, the US President in a post on Truth Social wrote: "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! 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!"
In a second post, Trump cast the agreement as a historic diplomatic achievement. "This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region," he wrote.
"Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me."
"The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace," he added.
Trump said the agreement would be formally signed on Friday and linked the reopening of the Strait to efforts to remove mines from the waterway.
"With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" he said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As an American, I'm cautiously optimistic. Trump's deal-making might have actually worked here, but the devil is in the details. Will Iran really stop supporting proxies? And can Israel accept a peace that doesn't eliminate Iran's nuclear threat? The UN should definitely oversee the implementation.
Jai Ho! About time diplomacy won over bombs. 🙏 India has always advocated dialogue over conflict. But I'm concerned about what Pakistan's role is in this deal—they've been playing both sides for years. Hope our government is keeping a close watch on how this affects Kashmir and our own security.
While peace is welcome, I'm skeptical. Trump claims credit for something that involved weeks of negotiations—and he was the one who started the naval blockade in the first place! Also, any deal that doesn't address Iran's human rights record or nuclear ambitions feels incomplete. But for now, yes, let the oil flow. 🛢️
As someone from a trading family in Gujarat, this is huge for us. The Strait of Hormuz closure was causing shipping costs to skyrocket. But I wish the international community would focus on lasting peace rather than just economic interests. Israel and Iran need a structured dialogue, not just a temporary MoU. Still, better than war!
Peace is always preferable, but this deal seems fragile. Russia and Iran have a history of using such agreements to buy time. Let's see if the mine removal actually happens and whether all parties commit to the terms. The UN Security Council must be proactive, not reactive
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