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Khamenei says Trump made US-Iran deal out of desperation
BBC··19 Jun
BBC reported that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he approved the deal despite a different view, allowing it after assurances from President Pezeshkian, and said Trump used all kinds of leverage out of desperation.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Global oil flows may normalise as Hormuz reopens.
- 60 days of nuclear talks now begin under the MOU.
- US-Israel tensions over Lebanon remain a risk.
What's Happening
- Khamenei responded publicly for the first time to the deal.
- The US confirmed lifting the naval blockade.
- Switzerland signing ceremony was cancelled after digital signing.
Deal Context
- The MOU has 14 core points including sanctions relief conditions.
- Khamenei has not been seen publicly since taking office in March.
- Pakistan mediated but ceremony plans were reversed.
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