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UK, France, Germany and Italy signal readiness to lift Iran sanctions

Jun 15, 2026, 00:21 GMT+1

Britain, France, Germany and Italy said they are prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps addressing its nuclear program following the agreement between Tehran and Washington to end the war.

In a joint statement on Sunday, the four countries welcomed the breakthrough and reiterated their longstanding position on Iran's nuclear activities.

"Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA to this end," the statement said.

The four European powers said they were prepared to lift sanctions as part of a process tied to Iranian nuclear commitments, signaling support for the next phase of negotiations expected to begin after the signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding on Friday.

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Iran media publish purported details of Iran-US draft agreement

Jun 15, 2026, 00:11 GMT+1
Iran media publish purported details of Iran-US draft agreement
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Motorcycles ride past a billboard depicting Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, June 2026

Iran's state-affiliated Mehr News on Sunday published what it described as details of a 14-point draft memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, provides for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day talks

The reported draft has not been independently verified, and neither Iranian nor US officials have publicly confirmed its contents.It appears to match a version first published by Mehr News on Friday.

According to Mehr, the draft begins with an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, alongside a US commitment not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs and to respect the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic.

The report says Washington would commit to lifting the naval blockade within 30 days, withdrawing forces from around Iran and allowing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian arrangements during the same period.

The draft also reportedly provides for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day talks, with half the funds becoming available before negotiations begin.

The publication comes as regional and international leaders welcomed news of the framework agreement.

Qatar's prime minister, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials have publicly endorsed the breakthrough, while US President Donald Trump described it as a "great deal" that would bring peace and security to the region and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

One of the most politically sensitive provisions concerns the scope of future negotiations.

According to Mehr, discussions would be limited to the fate of enriched uranium, enrichment activities, sanctions relief and economic reconstruction. Iran's missile program and support for allied armed groups would be explicitly excluded from the agenda.

On the economic front, the draft reportedly calls for the suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil, petrochemical products and related exports, allowing Tehran full access to the resulting revenues. It also includes a requirement for the United States and its allies to present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion for Iran.

Mehr reported that the two sides would then enter a 60-day period of negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement covering Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of US primary and secondary sanctions, as well as UN Security Council and IAEA-related restrictions.

Under the reported framework, Iran would reiterate its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty not to pursue nuclear weapons. During the negotiating period, the United States would reportedly refrain from deploying additional forces to the region or imposing new sanctions.

The contents published by Mehr, however, remain unconfirmed and could still be subject to change as both sides move toward formal negotiations.

Iran security council confirms US memorandum, says war ends immediately

Jun 14, 2026, 23:58 GMT+1

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Tehran and Washington have finalized a memorandum of understanding to end the war following months of negotiations.

In a statement, the council said military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will end "immediately and permanently" from Sunday night.

It also said the naval blockade against Iran would be lifted immediately and in full.

The council said the memorandum will be formally signed on June 19 and that negotiations on a final agreement will begin only after the other side implements its commitments under the framework deal.

The statement thanked Pakistan and Qatar for their mediation efforts.

Trump hails Iran deal, says Strait of Hormuz to reopen Friday

Jun 14, 2026, 23:43 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump hailed the agreement with Iran as a historic breakthrough, saying it would bring peace and security to the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

"This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"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."

Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen upon the signing of the agreement on Friday.

Britain welcomes US-Iran deal, offers support for next talks

Jun 14, 2026, 23:34 GMT+1

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran and said the UK stands ready to support the next phase of negotiations.

"I warmly welcome today's agreement reached between the United States and Iran," Starmer said.

He added that the UK was ready to support the technical talks.

"It remains the UK's firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon," he said.

Iran says final talks start only after assets are unfrozen

Jun 14, 2026, 23:12 GMT+1

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran's commitments under the newly announced understanding with the United States will take effect from Friday.

Speaking after confirmation of the agreement, Gharibabadi said negotiations on a final deal would continue for 60 days and would focus primarily on the lifting of sanctions.

He added that Iran would enter the next phase of negotiations only after the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the end of the US-led blockade and the formal end of the war.