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Trump touts peace agreement with Iran as Israeli leaders criticize deal
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Key Points:
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that French forces, including the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, are prepared to act quickly to secure the Strait of Hormuz and clear mines following the Iran peace deal.
- The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations warned that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports remains in effect until the peace agreement is officially signed on June 19, 2026, advising vessels not to cross the restricted areas.
- Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation, criticizing his handling of U.S. diplomacy and the Iran peace deal as detrimental to Israel's interests.
- President Donald Trump declared that oil-loaded vessels have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz safely and announced plans to release the full text of the Iran peace deal this week, denying that it includes releasing billions of dollars to Iran.
- The U.S. and Iran will formally sign the peace agreement in Geneva on Friday, with European leaders expressing support for the deal and emphasizing the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
