Tehran Confirms Lebanon's Inclusion in US MoU, Outlines Stance on Strait of Hormuz Management

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the anticipated memorandum of understanding with the United States will explicitly include the Lebanese file and the cessation of military operations across all fronts, emphasizing Tehran's unwavering commitment to supporting its allies. Iranian diplomacy clarified that the agreement entails the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory, warning against attempts to obstruct the understandings and noting that threatening language hinders the de-escalation process. It was indicated that this temporary agreement serves as a first step in a 60-day negotiation period to address contentious issues, primarily the nuclear file, conditional upon Washington fulfilling its obligations. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran stressed that its management will not revert to its pre-war status, affirming that sovereignty over it is shared between Iran and Oman, while providing guarantees for safe maritime navigation.