Key facts
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the 12-day war with Israel as a symbol of national solidarity.
- An IRGC official stated Iran's military is prepared to respond to any threat.
- US President Donald Trump indicated a peace deal with Iran could be signed soon.
- The proposed deal reportedly has two phases, with the first focusing on ending the war.
- The Israeli security cabinet will meet to discuss the potential deal.
- Sirens sounded in Jordan due to a technical malfunction.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marked the first anniversary of a 12-day war with Israel, characterizing it as a "symbol of national solidarity" and praising the Iranian people's "unity and resilience." He asserted that Israel's government had miscalculated by expecting attacks on senior figures and facilities to destabilize the country, and that the nation's resistance, alongside the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the armed forces, ultimately led to a ceasefire.
In parallel, Yadollah Javani, the political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Iran's military, diplomats, and public are working together to protect national interests and that the armed forces are prepared to respond to any threat. This comes as US President Donald Trump indicated that a peace deal to end the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday, though Tehran has disputed the timeline, suggesting it could occur in the "coming days." Trump also claimed the Strait of Hormuz would be opened to all once the deal is signed and that the US would eventually secure Iran's nuclear material.
The proposed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran reportedly has two phases, with the first focusing on ending the war and the second, lasting 60 days, addressing critical issues like the nuclear file and sanctions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that a collective decision would be made within the Supreme National Security Council, which has both supporters and opponents of the deal. The deal could potentially be signed remotely.
Meanwhile, the Israeli security cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the ramifications of the potential deal. The Israeli military reported that air sirens sounded in the north of the country following "hostile aircraft infiltration" and that two impacts from suspicious aerial targets were identified near the Israel-Lebanon border, with no injuries reported. The army also reported hitting 70 targets inside Lebanon in the past night, bringing the weekly total to 400.
Sirens in Jordan were reported to have blared due to a technical malfunction. Analysts suggest Iran is taking a cautious approach to talks due to past US actions and domestic considerations, including the recent assassinations of senior leadership and the war, which have complicated communication and necessitate broad institutional approval for any agreement.