During a press conference on June 17 following the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Trump discussed the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU). He expressed gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating, "He maintained complete neutrality," and noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin also exhibited a very neutral stance. Trump remarked that given China's and Russia's close ties with Iran, their involvement could have posed significant challenges for the U.S.
He specifically highlighted China's decision not to supply weapons, saying, "Thanks to them, the situation has improved significantly." Trump stressed that the core of the MOU is that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. He warned, "If the promises are not kept, we will resume bombing until they comply."
Trump indicated that the document signed online on June 14 could be officially finalized within the next day or two, asserting that the negotiations are almost certain to be signed. He added that discussions on how to handle Iran's enriched uranium would begin immediately afterward.
The draft outlines that the U.S. and Iran, along with their allied forces, will cease military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and aim for a final agreement within 60 days. However, differences regarding the Lebanon front and Israel remain potential variables.
Trump stated that he has shared a copy of the signed MOU with Israel. Earlier, CNN reported that Israel had requested to review the agreement but was denied due to concerns about leaks before an official announcement.
While praising Israel as a "great partner," Trump acknowledged differences regarding Lebanon. He described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "a great person, though sometimes he gets a bit excited," and suggested that a better response is needed regarding the Hezbollah issue.
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