US easing Iran oil sanctions could boost revenues to $100 billion - report

Conservative commentator Mark Levin on Tuesday criticized a reported US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying that no country would accept constraints on its ability to respond to missile and drone attacks from armed groups on its borders.

In a post on X, Levin questioned whether any state would agree to conditions requiring permission or restraint in responding to attacks, and said such arrangements would be incompatible with confronting Iranian-backed militant groups.

Levin also referred to Iran’s regional network of armed proxies, including Hezbollah, and raised concerns about whether they could be emboldened under the reported framework.

Hardline cleric Ahmad Alamolhoda said he has no information about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s will, saying that it has not yet been made public and is reportedly held by his sons.

In an interview with the Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen, Alamolhoda also commented on speculation about Khamenei’s burial place, saying residents of Mashhad typically prefer to be buried in the same city.

"Khamenei previously mentioned that cleric Abbas Vaez Tabasi had designated a burial plot for him, but had not said he would necessarily be buried there," he added.

US Vice President JD Vance emerged as the main public advocate for President Donald Trump’s Iran agreement, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio remained largely quiet, Semafor reported.

According to the report, Vance has taken a leading role in promoting the deal in public appearances, while Rubio — despite being seen as one of the administration’s strongest communicators — has been notably absent from the messaging push.

The report added that Rubio’s limited visibility may be linked to travel for the G7 summit, though it also noted his reported skepticism during the negotiations. A State Department official told Semafor that Rubio and the administration are “in lockstep” behind Trump’s foreign policy.

Iranian reformist figure Mohammad Sohofi pushed back against attacks on Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying that some of those accusing him of being a "mole" or traitor were themselves responsible for harming the country.

In a post on X, Sohofi invoked a Persian proverb about a thief who joins the crowd shouting "thief, thief" while fleeing pursuit.

"Some individuals who are infiltrators and traitors to the country whose identities have now been exposed are attempting to deflect blame by accusing Araghchi of being an infiltrator and calling for his execution," Sohofi said.

Iranian lawmaker Malik Shariati said on Tuesday Tehran could have compelled its adversaries to halt the conflict through greater military pressure and did not need negotiations, while backing the leadership's decision to pursue a framework understanding with the United States.

Speaking to the Student News Network (SNN), Shariati said Iran could have struck targets that would have caused its opponents to "back down" but added that the current approach enjoys broad support within the country's leadership.

"The decision was approved through the Supreme National Security Council with authorization from Supreme Leader and should be supported as a memorandum of understanding for future negotiations," Shariati added.