As Tehran and Washington move toward a memorandum to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, messages from inside Iran show anger that the deal addresses uranium, Lebanon and money, but not the lives lost under the Islamic Republic.
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🔴 Security zone in southern Lebanon: Map of the area where Israeli army forces operate in southern Lebanon*

⭕️ Based on operational needs, the Israeli army is deployed about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory in the security zone.

⭕️ Israeli army forces are stationed in their area of operation in southern Lebanon and continue their actions to eliminate threats and strengthen the defense of the northern residents.

Trump Ally Reveals: 'Vance Failed the President'

Ben Shapiro, one of the most influential conservative voices in Trump's orbit, publicly attacked Vice President JD Vance over the Iran deal, calling his signature project a "disaster" and accusing him of failing to deliver for the president.

The official terms of the U.S. Memorandum of Understanding are out—and it’s worse than anticipated. The official signing ceremony isn’t until Friday, but the agreement was already signed digitally last night during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles. Anyone familiar with the palace’s history knows this makes the MOU the second great surrender signed at Versailles. Except this time, the U.S. is the one capitulating.
 
Find out why it’s worse than we thought, also the Israeli public sours on Trump, and more.
 
All in today’s edition of It’s Noon in Israel
 
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Netanyahu at the inauguration of Route 60 – “The Bible Way”:

“We face additional challenges — these require composure, steadfast defense of our security interests, and at the same time, preserving the important relationship with our American friends.”

“We will restore security to the north — this requires maintaining the security zone in southern Lebanon; we must not withdraw from there as long as Israel’s security needs demand it.”

Hezbollah sources claim Turkey maintains engagement with the group and supports its continued presence in Lebanon, raising questions over Ankara’s regional posture.

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HRF demands US arrests Israeli-American IDF veteran at World Cup

The Hind Rajab Foundation, whose director is affiliated with Hezbollah, filed a criminal complaint against a veteran while he was in Sri Lanka on vacation.

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American TV host Jimmy Kimmel on Iran:

"We removed the Ayatollah and replaced him with a younger, more conservative Ayatollah.

We did nothing for the protesters in Iran. We removed the sanctions that were on Iran before the war started.

We got a ceasefire that already existed before. We opened the Strait of Hormuz, which was already open before.

We wasted who knows how many billions of dollars on bombs and missiles. Americans and many citizens lost their lives.

We gave Iran full control of the Strait of Hormuz, and also added at least 300 billion dollars, because apparently that wasn't enough.

Right now Melania Trump is probably asking herself: How did I get such a good deal from Trump?"

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Trump:

"It's very likely I will support Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, but I need to see who is running. We have a good relationship but he needs to be more rational. I am willing to meet with him."

🔴Senator Blumenthal: The Senate will definitely not approve an agreement with Iran

Bipartisan condemnation of a disgraceful agreement is not surprising, which looks like "unconditional surrender," not by Iran, as Trump wanted, but by the United States.

More than $300 billion in windfall wealth, lifting of sanctions, unlimited oil sales, no inspections or full verification. All of this is because of vague and unenforceable promises regarding nuclear weapons that bolster Iran's claim of victory over the Great Satan.

Anything like this agreement will be destroyed as soon as it reaches the Senate. For it to have executive effect, it must be approved here.

Trump:

Oil is flowing, Iran will never be able to obtain nuclear weapons (the world will be safe!), stock markets are booming, employment is at record highs, and prices are falling (affordability!). Our country is stronger, safer, and more respected than ever. "No thanks!"

Vance slams Israeli 'freakout' over Iran deal: 'You can’t just kill your way out of solving' problems

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The Trump Administration 🤮🤡🤬

Vice President JD Vance on Iran:

I think the President's peace plan in Iran currently brings real benefits to the American people.
Last night, 12.5 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
This is the highest amount since the start of the conflict.

Vice President J.D. Vance on Iran:

Iranians did not fire at any ship in the Strait of Hormuz for the second consecutive night. So far, they have kept their commitment.
Centcom has allowed twelve ships to pass through our naval blockade, so we are also fulfilling our commitment.

🇺🇸 — Vice President J.D. Vance on Iran:

📌 For the military section, there are a few points that still hold true whether Iranians cooperate with others or not.

Their nuclear program has been completely destroyed. Their enrichment capacity, the facilities they used to develop enrichment and potentially develop a nuclear weapon, have all been destroyed.
❗️ Their conventional military force remains destroyed. Their capacity to threaten their neighbors has largely been eliminated.

👀 Now we see whether they are willing to comply with the next step of the President's peace plan or not.

JD Vance, Vice President, on Iran:

💬 I have seen people who doubt this agreement — people who say Iranians will never change their behavior.

Well, maybe that is true, and if so, they will receive none of the benefits of this deal. But isn’t it worth trying?

🇺🇸 — JD Vance, Vice President, on Iran:

⌛ I say the 60-day period officially starts today.

So yes, yesterday's agreement started it — we will start the 60-day clock today.