Iran and U.S. to Sign Memorandum on June 19; Israel Refuses Lebanon Withdrawal

According to BlockBeats, Iran and the U.S. confirmed on June 16 they will sign a memorandum of understanding on June 19. U.S. Vice President Vance stated the agreement was electronically signed last weekend, with the physical signing potentially attended by Trump in Geneva. The agreement includes provisions for ending conflict in Lebanon and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple Iranian vessels already passing through the unblocked waterway.

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu informed Trump that Israel will not be bound by the Lebanon clauses and will not withdraw from Lebanese territory, refusing to comply with the ceasefire terms.