Iran to gain 'unprecedented benefits' from memorandum with US — Israeli TV

Iran to gain 'unprecedented benefits' from memorandum with US — Israeli TV Regarding the release of Iranian funds, the memorandum stipulates that the United States undertakes to make frozen Iranian assets available for use after the implementation of the memorandum of understandingTEL AVIV, June 17. /TASS/. The signing of a memorandum of understanding with the US will bring Iran "unprecedented benefits," according to Israel’s television channel N12. It notes that the memorandum of understanding includes five points concerning significant economic benefits that Iran will obtain. Some will be immediate, some will be provided during negotiations, and some will be provided upon the conclusion of the final agreement. Specifically, according to the broadcaster, the benefit is that the naval blockade and sanctions against the Iranian oil industry will be immediately lifted, and frozen Iranian assets will be unfrozen, provided the negotiating goals are achieved. Furthermore, all sanctions against Iran will be lifted, and a special recovery fund will be created, if a final agreement is signed, the TV channel said about the benefits Tehran could expect. N12 also published 12 key points of the memorandum. Specifically, four of them relate to the Iranian nuclear program: Iran will reaffirm its commitment to renounce the development and acquisition of nuclear weapons, the US and Iran commit to resolving the issue of disposing of Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, and the US and Iran will discuss uranium enrichment and Iran's nuclear needs, but Iran will maintain the status quo in its nuclear program as long as negotiations continue. Furthermore, the United States will lift the naval blockade, will not impose new sanctions, and will not increase troop levels in the region during the negotiations, while Iran will take necessary measures to ensure safe and free passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz within 60 days, and Iran, the United States, and their allies will cease hostilities, including those in Lebanon. Regarding the release of Iranian funds, the memorandum stipulates that the United States undertakes to make frozen Iranian assets available for use after the implementation of the memorandum of understanding, N12 says. Furthermore, according to the memorandum, the next clause states that if a final agreement is reached, the United States will withdraw its troops within 30 days and lift all sanctions against Iran, and any final agreement will include a plan to establish a $300-billion fund for Iran's recovery. Furthermore, the document also stipulates that the United States will provide Iran with temporary sanctions relief for oil sales during the negotiations, and that negotiations will be held between Iran and Oman to determine arrangements regarding shipping and maritime transport. Officials from the United States, Iran, and Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator, confirmed the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. A formal signing ceremony is due in Geneva on June 19. According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, during the 60-day truce, the parties will discuss, among other things, Tehran's nuclear program. The US naval blockade of Iran will end on June 15, along with an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The United States and Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28. TagsUnited StatesIranCollective West manipulating international law — CSTO chiefTaalatbek Masadykov noted that the existing international security architecture had been destabilizedRead moreUkraine loses more than 21,000 troops in first 15 days of JuneThe Ukrainian forces sustained the heaviest casualties from actions by Russia’s battlegroups Center and EastRead moreRussian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against IranAlexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent daysRead moreControl over Strait of Hormuz de facto handed to Iran — TVDespite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it againRead moreHungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — OrbanHungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principleRead moreJapan bought about 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in MayThe purchases concerned oil linked to gas supply contracts under the Sakhalin-2 project, which is exempt from anti-Russian sanctionsRead moreRussian forces successfully advance near Belitskoye under Rodinskoye in DPR — expertAccording to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops will continue to advance in this sectorRead moreEast Timor’s PM arrives in Kazan to attend Russia-ASEAN summitThe Russia-ASEAN summit is taking place in Kazan from June 17-19Read moreSingapore’s PM arrives in Kazan for Russia-ASEAN summitHead of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Kazan International AirportRead moreTrade turnover between Russia, ASEAN up 60% over last decadeYury Ushakov said that it amounted to about $22 blnRead moreUkraine loses 5 Starlink satellite communication stations from actions of Battlegroup EastRussian forces also eliminated 12 drone control pointsRead moreG7 to up supplies of air defense systems, interceptors, long-range systems to UkraineThe Group of Seven countries are ready to consider licenses allowing Ukraine to raise the volume of its own military production Read moreAnother strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in IranOne of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI saidRead moreCanada understands Zelensky is spent force, says Russian ambassador to OttawaAccording to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stuntsRead moreWhat is known about detention of three Ukrainian agents plotting terrorist attacksThe perpetrators planned to carry out sabotage and terrorist attacks targeting Russian servicemen and volunteers, transport infrastructure and fuel and energy facilitiesRead moreRelations between Moscow, Ankara continue strengthening — top Turkish diplomatHakan Fidan noted that Russia-Turkey top- and high-level meetings, as well as business contacts had regular natureRead moreFSB nabs accomplices of Kiev’s special services in three Russian regionsAn improvised explosive device based on a plastic explosive of foreign manufacture and improvised Molotov cocktails were confiscated from the attackersRead moreDutch court refuses psych evaluation for former Spartak Moscow FC striker PromesAccording to ourt’s spokesperson Melissa Zijlstra, all other appeals filed by the football player's defense during the preliminary hearing on June 12 were also turned downRead moreTrump calls Obama administration’s transfer of $350 billion of arms to Ukraine 'crazy'The US leader emphasized that Washington was selling weapons at presentRead moreIran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassadorTehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomaticallyRead moreArgentina defeats Algeria in FIFA World Cup matchThe match ended with a score of 3:0Read moreUkrainian troops trapped near Drobyshevo in Donetsk region - military expertAccording to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and StavkiRead moreChina demands UK revoke sanctions against Chinese companiesOn June 16, authorities of the United Kingdom expanded the sanction list against RussiaRead moreUS military strikes vessel allegedly carrying drugs, one killedTwo people survivedRead moreUkrainian brigade command begs to be allowed to step down due to casualties in ZaporozhyeAccording to the Russian security officials, 15 servicemen from the brigade were killed by aerial strikes in a single sector aloneRead moreIRGC Navy keeps requiring vessels to coordinate with them despite lifted US blockadeThe Iranian broadcaster said that all Iranian vessels are currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz unhinderedRead moreAnniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in KazanInvitations were sent to 14 delegationsRead moreG7 leaders intend to tighten sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sectorAccording to the leaders of G7, the deal between the US and Iran on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz creates suitable conditions for this stepRead moreFour documents to be approved at Russia — ASEAN summitThe first document will be the Kazan Declaration of the summitRead moreMbappe enters top 3 in World Cup goals, surpassing MessiThe player has 14 goals in the tournamentRead moreReadiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, Witkoff-Kushner visit: Kremlin briefingThere are no official channels for communication between Moscow and Kiev, Dmitry Peskov stressedRead morePersian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - BloombergIran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the warRead morePezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogueIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorismRead moreUS-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reportedThe Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incidentRead moreKiev is resorting to terrorist tactics amid Russian military advances — expertRussian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zoneRead morePutin to hold numerous bilateral meetings at Kazan summit — aideThe Russian president will meet with almost all the leadersRead moreTrade turnover between Azerbaijan, Russia down 1.6 times in 5M 2026In January-May 2025, trade between the two countries was $2.161 billionRead moreFACTBOX: Moscow refinery damaged, 172 UAVs target Russia in Ukraine's new attackMore than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar saidRead moreUS-Iran deal to cover Israel, Lebanon, Gulf countries — VanceThe US vice president called the agreement "a true regional peace deal"Read moreRussian troops liberate Novy Donbass community in Donetsk region over past day — top brassThe Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hoursRead moreTrump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open straitTime is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President saidRead moreUS interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — officialThe United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28Read moreRussia’s Medvedev secures confident win at 2026 ATP Halle Open in GermanyThe athlete defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry from ArgentinaRead moreUS may cancel sanction carveouts for Russian oil soon — TrumpThe US leader said that the oil is now flowingRead moreVance notes that all US interceptor missiles could not meet Kiev's needs in new bookThe US vice president said he expressed this opinion during a conversation "with a key Ukrainian parliamentary leader" in 2024Read moreKremlin outlines Russia-ASEAN summit programThe program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegationsRead moreMbappe becomes top scorer in history of French national football teamThe player scored his 58th goal in the match against Senegal and surpassed Olivier GiroudRead moreUS military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TVIran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operationRead moreEurope fears potential US-Russia talks without EU involvement — PoliticoThe publication added that European governments are closely monitoring US-Russia contacts amid ongoing discussions on security issuesRead moreIran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from regionIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nationRead moreRussia closes entry into country for 103 Canadian nationalsRussia does not accept the hostile line of the Canadian political elite that razed bilateral relations with Moscow to the ground, the ministry addedRead moreUS troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White HouseThe United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28Read moreFirefighting efforts worsened damage to Sevastopol Panorama, museum saysAccording to the statement, 90% of the canvas was lostRead moreFilipino president, sultan of Brunei fly in for Russia-ASEAN summitThe Philippines holds ASEAN’s rotating chairmanship for 2026Read moreNow that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — TrumpThe US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summitRead moreIsrael, US attack amusement park in central IranNo information on casualties or damage has been reported yetRead moreRussia does not count on UN's mediating role in Ukrainian issue — Foreign MinistryDeputy Minister Alexander Alimov says the behavior of the UN Secretariat and the Secretary-General "deprives them of such a role, such authority, and such credibility" Read moreRussia, ASEAN have significant potential to expand trade — secretary-generalAccording to Kao Kim Hourn, Russia and ASEAN are developing their partnership at a time when economic adaptability and resilience are increasingly importantRead moreRussia appreciates Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in Ukrainian conflict settlement — LavrovThe Russian foreign minister added that it is necessary to solve the problem of eradicating the root causes of this crisisRead moreNorway national team defeats Iraq in World Cup matchThe match ended with a score of 4:1Read moreCritics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — VanceThe US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the documentRead moreWest working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aideNikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European portsRead moreUpper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistakeValentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothingRead moreRussian stock market accelerates decline on Trump’s statementsThe MOEX Russia plunged below 2,500 points first time since June 10Read moreVance notes limited capacity of US to support Ukraine in new bookThe US vice president wrote that even the most ardent supporters of Kiev now acknowledge this fact Read moreDuration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expertIn Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 monthsRead moreYacht that caused incident with Russian frigate was sailing from Britain to FranceThe yacht departed at 4:15 a.m. GMT from Lymington Bay in Hampshire County in southwest EnglandRead moreRussia’s top diplomat comments on Germany’s military buildup, Zelensky’s public posturingAccording to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights "that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the crisis"Read moreZelensky expects separate meeting with Trump on WednesdayAccording to Vladimir Zelensky, representatives of the two countries will hold meetings at various levels over a 24-hour periodRead moreWhat we know about incident with Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in English ChannelThe crew of the frigate Amdiral Grigorovich acted in strict accordance with international shipping regulations and took every measure to prevent a collision, the Russian Defense Ministry stressedRead moreWest paints Russia as villain amid Patriot strike: situation around Kiev-Pechersk LavraThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has said that it is ready to help assess the damage done to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra after the missile attackRead moreIran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli mediaAccording to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the regionRead moreTanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTIThe change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, notedRead moreRussia’s latest Starlink satellite jammer shows high efficiency — expertThe Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system does not switch off Starlink communications as such but instead ‘stuns’ a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the area of the system’s operationRead moreKremlin aide comments on Russia-ASEAN Summit, possibility of Putin-Zelensky meetingMoscow has received no proposals from any party to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in the United StatesRead moreNATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense MinistryAccording to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"Read moreSecond stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statementsAccording to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in placeRead moreTwo US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says"We always want to be ready", US president addedRead morePress review: EU seeks to derail Ukraine talks as oil prices fall on Mid-East peace hopesTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 16thRead moreLocal firms participated in construction of biolabs in UkraineThe companies participated in the construction of diagnostic centers and reference laboratories in Odessa, Uzhhorod, and Kherson, according to declassified US intelligence materialsRead moreMore than 90% of Sevastopol defense panorama destroyed in Ukrainian attack, museum saysSome items survived, including cannons, cannonballs and metal elements of the exhibitionRead moreUK investigates reports of Russian frigate firing off warning shots in English ChannelAccording to the BBC, the incident allegedly occurred on June 16 about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of WightRead moreUS president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructureDonald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hellRead moreRussian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expertAndrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed ForcesRead moreBattle-scene fragments of Sevastopol Panorama survive after Ukrainian attackThe best-preserved sections depict the Defensive Tower on Malakhov Kurgan and the fortifications on the right flank of the Senyavin Battery, the Sevastopol Defense Museum reportedRead moreKremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in SyriaEarlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi borderRead morePutin to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation with prime minister of LaosOn June 18, on the sidelines of the anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to have a meeting with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay SiphandoneRead moreIran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TVAccording to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"Read moreUS fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — mediaAccording to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearmsRead moreFrance national team begins World Cup with victory over SenegalThe match ended with a score of 3:1Read moreKalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troopsThe number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operationRead moreOman, Iran reiterate commitment to ensuring free navigation in Strait of HormuzTthe parties expressed hope that the sides will make efforts to create a favorable climate for promoting the political and diplomatic process and maintaining security and stability in the regionRead moreUS awaits Zelensky’s agreement to peace settlement in Ukraine — congresswomanAnna Paulina Luna also published a link to Vladimir Zelensky’s X post about a meeting held in Evian-les-BainsRead moreStop list expansion practice to continue — Russian Foreign MinistryThe Russian Foreign Ministry said that in the statement on introduction of personal restrictions against Canadian nationalsRead moreUS discusses charging vessels for transit through Strait of Hormuz — PoliticoAround 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, remain in the Persian Gulf near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz awaiting safe passageRead moreVance notes high level of support for Putin in Russia in his new bookAccording to the US vice president, every independent and objective effort to assess the popularity of the Russian president "had found high levels of support among rank-and-file Russians"Read moreEU aid to Ukraine frozen — BorrellThe ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against RussiaRead moreIN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force BaseAccording to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killedRead moreRoscosmos invites NASA chief to RussiaThe US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late AprilRead moreFurther phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African presidentIt is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024Read moreNATO countries want to turn Armenia into their outpost in South Caucasus — expertAccording to Alexander Stepanov, Armenia has been within NATO’s sphere of influence since 1992, but military-political cooperation between the parties has only recently reached its peakRead more