Iran War Day 111: Tehran warns US if 14-point plan goes into effect | US-Israel War on Iran News

Iran and the US say the deal to end the conflict is working, but questions remain about its implementation.

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said electronic signature a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict that has lasted nearly four months between the United States, Israel and Iran.

According to Pakistani officials and statements from both sides, the agreement is already operational. It involves commitment to ending military operations on either side, preventing Iran from developing or acquiring a nuclear weapon and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important waterway.

The agreement is being hailed as a breakthrough, but questions remain about its implementation.

Here’s what we know:

In Iran

• Iran says the memorandum is now in effect: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that Tehran and Washington have completed and electronically signed a contractpaving the way for final talks in the next 60 days.
• Iran has warned that it will closely monitor US compliance: Baghaei said Tehran will see Washington implementing the reminders “without tolerance” and will not fulfill its commitments if the US fails to meet its demands. He reiterated that Iran’s weapons program is not open to negotiation.
• Experts expect nuclear talks to last 60 days: Kenneth Katzman, director of the Soufan Center, said that negotiations between the US and Iran on Tehran’s nuclear program may take longer than the 60 days mentioned in the memorandum. Describing the issues as “detailed” and “extremely comprehensive”. He added that issues such as enrichment of uranium, reserves of highly enriched uranium, methods of verification and inspection will require a great deal of technical expertise.

In the US

• Trump faces Republican backlash over Iran deal: A number of prominent Republicans, including Vice President Mike Pence, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Bill Cassidy, criticized it. Trump’s long-term deal and Iran. Critics say the deal does not do enough to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and oppose plans to rebuild Iran’s $300bn. Some Republicans have compared the deal to former President Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal, which Trump abandoned in his first term.

In Lebanon

• Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon could take several months: Rami Khouri, a distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut, said Israel’s complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon is unlikely in the near future. He told Al Jazeera that talks between the US and Iran could take “four to five months” to be completed, and that major issues still needed to be addressed.
• The future of Lebanon is uncertain: According to reports from southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr said the conflict is “far away” as Israeli attacks continue in the region. Khodr also said that many people are still concerned about whether Israel will respect the end of the war, when large areas of southern Lebanon are inaccessible to civilians after months of fighting and destruction. Security sources also told Al Jazeera that they believe Israel may still seek to expand its control over the border.