"The enemy has shown that it is a promise-breaker. We must be careful; any optimism will be exploited by the enemy."

Unlike Putin, Iran understands that Washington is The Enemy.

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/06/21/770844/Iran-Rezaei-warns-optimism-talks 

Iran Revolutionary Guard Spokesman: "Power remains the only reliable guarantee against enemies."

"The enemy retreats when it sees your strength, not because it feels sympathy for you."

"We negotiate to secure our rights, not to grant concessions."

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/06/21/770827/Iran-IRGC-power-enemies-Israel-United-States 

Iranian government says the purpose of talks with Washington is to get the first clause of the Memorandum of Undersanding implemented.  No peace talks until this is done.  

"The start of negotiations for a final agreement is conditional on five specific clauses, including clause one of the MoU, which concerns the cessation of hostilities in all fronts, including Lebanon."

"We know that this clause has not been implemented and that the US has not been able to or has not wanted to. The Zionist regime keeps violating its commitment. This is the main topic of discussions in today's talks."

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/06/21/770846/Iran-US-talks-deal-first-clause 

According to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, "In view of the blatant violation of the United States' promises and the failure to implement the first clause of the Memorandum of Understanding on ending the war, as well as in response to Israel's ongoing ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is announced."  

If Israel continues its aggression against Lebanon, Tehran will take further steps to force it to fulfill its obligations, the statement said.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260620/iran-to-close-hormuz-strait-over-israeli-lebanon-attacks–military-command-1124336859.html 

Israel has stated unequivocally that it will not comply with the MoU to cease military action against Lebanon and shows contempt for Israel's Puppet Doll Donald Trump:

Israel's Smotrich defies US, says occupation forces will stay in Lebanon for years

And Israel's Puppet Doll Trump and the Isaeli-owned US Congress will force Americans to pay for the Genocide of Lebanon just as Americans were forced to pay for the Genocide of Palestine.

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/06/21/770835/Israel-Smotrich-occupy-Lebanon-years-