Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding any breach of their recently finalized memorandum of understanding, with Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, declaring that 'any breach will be met with a decisive, crushing response'. As reported by X, Azizi emphasized that 'the era of unilateral imposition against Iranians is over' and that 'Washington must prove its commitment by ending the war against Lebanon and upholding every clause of the MOU'. The warning comes days after the US and Iran finalized the text of their MOU, with Iran's Supreme National Security Council declaring that 'the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will end immediately and permanently.'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has taken a cautious stance regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on an end-of-war agreement with the United States, stating that a final agreement has not yet been reached. On June 15 local time, President Pezeshkian stated via the social media platform X, "There has been progress towards stopping the war and initiating negotiations, but a final agreement has not yet been achieved." He added, "Iran is prepared for every possibility. Our people have learned from our martyred leaders never to succumb to humiliation." This development represents a more measured approach compared to earlier optimistic statements from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about the signing timeline.
Iran's state-run television, IRIB, reported that funeral processions for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in July 4-9, according to Business Standard. The funeral, burial, and farewell ceremonies are scheduled to begin in Tehran and proceed to Qom, a stronghold of senior Shiite clerics, before reaching Mashhad, Khamenei's birthplace. As reported by Business Standard, Khamenei will be buried at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that the finalized draft deal with the United States will be signed remotely in the coming days, as reported by state television. "As soon as the final stages of our negotiations are completed, this agreement will be signed and announced. The signing will initially take place digitally. Each side will sign remotely. After that, it will be announced that this memorandum of understanding has been signed by both parties," Araghchi stated. He expressed strong optimism about the timeline, stating "I am very hopeful." Under the agreement, the two sides are to negotiate over Iran's nuclear enrichment and the disposal of its highly enriched uranium during a 60-day window, while the US will discuss sanctions relief tied to Tehran's compliance. This development follows Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's earlier announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal.
President Pezeshkian's cautious stance reflects both the risks of the agreement breaking down in follow-up negotiations with the United States and the growing opposition among hardliners within Iran. According to Business Standard, Pezeshkian stated that 'The guidance of our great leader played the most crucial role in ensuring that provisions to protect Iran's national interests were included in the MOU,' adding that 'The negotiating team is fully obedient to the guidance of Leader Khamenei, and under no circumstances will they stray from the framework set by the Supreme Leader.' The timing of these ceremonies amid ongoing military tensions highlights the significance of Khamenei's leadership transition and the approaching end of the conflict.
