Tehran and Washington have announced a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict. Despite the framework, Iran's foreign ministry expressed deep mistrust of the United States, citing a long history of wrongdoing by American leaders. A foreign ministry spokesman described the agreement as merely a step toward reducing tensions.
Iran's foreign minister stated that ending the war in Lebanon is an inseparable part of the complete end of the war and that Israeli troops cannot remain in Lebanon under the pending deal. Tehran has called on the US to ensure Israel commits to stopping the war there. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that IDF forces will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for an unlimited period, stating Israel will stay as long as necessary.
The specific terms of the agreement have not been made public, leading to contradictory interpretations by officials. While Tehran claimed the US was forced to sign a surrender and that enemies had no option but to accept defeat, broad discontent has emerged in Israel over terms believed to favor Iran. Additionally, Netanyahu noted that he does not always share the same views as US President Donald Trump.