Middle East live: US-Iran memorandum details to be released soon
Summary
The United States and Iran have made a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflict, which President Donald Trump called a "fair deal." Details of the agreement are expected to be released soon, and some Iranian oil tankers have begun exporting crude oil again, leaving a US blockade zone.Key Facts
- President Trump described the US-Iran memorandum as a "fair deal."
- French President Emmanuel Macron said the agreement was positive.
- Iranian crude oil tankers have exited a US Navy blockade area and resumed exports after two months.
- Iran's National Iranian Tanker Company dispatched at least three very large crude carriers with millions of barrels of oil.
- President Trump criticized Israel’s military tactics in Lebanon, calling some attacks unnecessary and harmful to civilians.
- Iran’s top negotiator said Israel must withdraw from occupied areas in Lebanon for the peace deal to work.
- There is a private $300 billion fund set up to encourage investment in Iran, with over half already committed.
- US lawmakers have said they have limited information about the agreement and want to review it.
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