Tehran, June 17 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 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.
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