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US-Iran Memorandum Includes Clause on Commitment to Peace in Middle East, With JD Vance Highlighting Iran's Cease of Support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis

On June 15, 2026, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum containing a clause on commitment to peace in the Middle East. The agreement, outlined by Vice President JD Vance, implies Iran will cease supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. The details of the agreement will be finalized through technical negotiations.

The memorandum, released by TASS, includes a clause emphasizing the commitment to peace in the Middle East. According to Vice President JD Vance, the document implies that Iran will cease supporting the movements Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis from Ansar Allah. The agreement is described as general in nature, with the specifics to be worked out during technical negotiations. The memorandum was announced by TASS, with no additional details provided on the negotiation process or the involvement of other parties.

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StateTASSJun 16, 03:00 AM
US-Iran memorandum includes clause on commitment to peace in Middle East — JD Vance

According to the US vice president, the memorandum implies that Iran will cease supporting the movements Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis from Ansar Allah

StateTASSJun 16, 02:28 AM
US-Iran memorandum general in nature — JD Vance

The US vice president says that the details of the agreement will be worked out during technical negotiations