President Donald Trump on Thursday urged countries across the Middle East to support ongoing negotiations with Iran and called for a complete ceasefire on multiple fronts as debate continued over the recently signed memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Trump signed the 14-point memorandum on Wednesday during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles alongside European leaders. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials signed the agreement electronically.

According to the memorandum, Iran agreed that it will not procure or develop nuclear weapons. The agreement also provides for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and establishes a framework for additional negotiations between the two countries.

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During a White House briefing earlier Thursday, Vance outlined the administration’s position regarding sanctions relief. He said Iran would be required to demonstrate compliance before any relief measures would be considered.

Under the agreement, Vance said Iran must “show verifiable pathways to not rebuild” its nuclear program before sanctions relief could be provided.

He also emphasized that Iranian funds would remain frozen until Tehran fulfills its obligations under the agreement.

“We’re not releasing a single dollar of that money until the Iranians perform,” Vance said.

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One of the memorandum’s provisions calls for an “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”

That section of the agreement drew scrutiny after reports indicated that an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not consider itself bound by that portion of the memorandum and would not withdraw troops from Lebanon.

Vance addressed criticism from some Israeli officials and members of Netanyahu’s cabinet during his briefing. He criticized those attacking the agreement and argued that they should recognize the realities facing the region.

Following Vance’s remarks, Trump posted a message on Truth Social reiterating his support for a broad ceasefire and continued negotiations.

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“The United States is committed to PEACE, and we encourage everyone in the Middle East Region to maintain their commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold. The Markets are loving what is happening with Oil Prices, way down, and Stocks way up. We expect a complete Ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

Responses to Trump’s statement quickly followed from leaders in the region.

According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed support for efforts to advance negotiations between the United States and Iran.

“In order to assist the success of the Iranian-American negotiations in Switzerland, and particularly with regard to the first clause in the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, and in reference to the statement by United States President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, I wish to emphasize Lebanon's position and Hezbollah's commitment to the ceasefire, as long as Israel upholds it in full and comprehensive manner,” Berri said.

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter also responded.

“Israel remains committed to the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States. If Hezbollah does not violate the agreement, it will be upheld. In any case, Israel reserves the right to respond to any attack against it and to thwart threats to its territory, its citizens, and its soldiers,” Leiter said.

Earlier Thursday, Trump also pushed back against critics who argued that his administration had not taken a sufficiently hard line toward Iran.

“These fools, who think I haven’t been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are “tumbling” down, are either jealous, bad people, or stupid. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! President DJT”

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The memorandum establishes a framework for continued negotiations as the administration seeks a broader agreement covering nuclear issues, regional security concerns, sanctions relief, and long-term stability in the Middle East.

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