Switzerland: A peace proposal has been agreed between Iran and America and both the countries have also signed the deal. Israel is angry with this deal and the growing rift between America and Israel came to the fore on Thursday, when US Vice President JD Vance launched a scathing attack on Israelis criticizing the Iran deal and said that President Donald Trump is Israel’s “only strong ally”. He also accused some Israeli cabinet ministers of “over-reacting” to the agreement.
At the same time, the White House said that US Vice President JD Vance is postponing his visit to Switzerland. He was to lead a new round of talks there regarding Iran’s nuclear program. This delay has raised new questions on the future of the initial agreement aimed at ending the war. What will happen next now?
What will happen next in US Iran deal?
Stop attacks on Lebanon – France advises Israel
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that Israel should stop its military actions in Lebanon and that the US should put pressure on Israel. Israel said on Thursday it would not rule out attacks outside military-controlled areas in southern Lebanon. This step amounts to a challenge to the terms of the US-Iran agreement, which called for respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty. Speaking to French broadcaster France-Info, Barrot said France was still trying to organize an international conference to garner support for the Lebanese army.
Israel carried out rapid attacks on Lebanon
At least 16 people were killed and several others injured or missing in Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon overnight, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The agency described the bombing as one of the deadliest Israeli attacks on the area in recent months, hitting several residential buildings just after midnight.
Talks between America and Iran will no longer take place – Swiss Foreign Ministry
Talks between the US and Iran scheduled for Friday at the Bergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will no longer take place, according to a statement from the Swiss Foreign Ministry. The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said US Vice President JD Vance had canceled plans to meet with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday. The purpose of this meeting was to start talks on implementing the agreement between Tehran and Washington to end the war.
Iran warned America – if it backtracks…
Iran’s National Security Council has said it has plans to “retaliate” if the US violates the peace deal, according to a new report from Iranian state media. The council said it “will not rest until the full rights of the Iranian nation are restored,” IRIB News reported. The statement further warned that “if there is any deviation or violation from the agreement by the US, retaliatory action will be taken as per the pre-planned action.”
We don’t believe in mere words – JD Vance said
US Vice President JD Vance defended the ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ with Iran. The agreement was about how to handle Iran’s uranium stocks and nuclear ambitions. “Some of these agreements are in writing, but the point is, whether they’re written or verbal, this is the way we built this deal because we don’t believe in talk, we believe in action and behavior,” Vance said at a White House briefing.
Iran may get $6 billion from Qatar
Under the interim agreement with America, Iran can get $6 billion in earnings from oil stored in Qatar. The money will be made available in installments over a 60-day negotiation period and can only be used to purchase humanitarian aid and other items from the US that are not subject to sanctions, the newspaper said. According to the report, the purpose of this arrangement is to provide limited economic relief to Tehran, as well as to maintain tight control over how these funds are used.
Agreement to end war a victory for America: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the deal to end the war with Iran was a “victory” for the US. He rejected the criticism, including from some in his own Republican Party. In a post on his ‘Truth Social’ network, Trump said, “There is no $300 billion payment being made by the US to Iran. This is fake news! All that matters to America is success, low oil prices and victory. Look at the stock market. This is propaganda from the Democrats!!!”
How will talks happen between America and Iran now?
The White House said the Vance-led team was prepared to depart, but due to logistical challenges related to the negotiations, the decision was made to postpone the trip. Politically linked to the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Iran is delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland due to Israel’s ongoing military operation in Lebanon.
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