"No Tolls in Hormuz… Sanctions Relief Depends on Iran"

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U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States and Iran have already signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war, and that the official signing ceremony will take place this Friday as scheduled. He also indicated the possibility of his personal attendance.

Our first report today (June 16) comes from correspondent Kim Yong-tae in Washington.

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President Trump, who is in France to attend the G7 summit, held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

During the meeting, President Trump highlighted the significance of the MOU signed with Iran, emphasizing that it prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

[Donald Trump/U.S. President: The key is that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to this under the condition of strong monitoring, and they will not possess nuclear weapons.]

He asserted that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened following the signing of the MOU this Friday, June 19.

He also stated that there would be no tolls.

[Donald Trump/U.S. President: (Ships in the Strait of Hormuz) have started to depart. It will be fully open by Friday.]

Trump further emphasized that any easing of sanctions on Iran would depend on Iran's future actions.

[Donald Trump/U.S. President: This is a matter of action. If they do what they need to do, the effects (of relief) will begin from then on.]

It is reported that prior to the official ceremony, President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on the U.S. side, and Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on the Iranian side, have already electronically signed the MOU to end the war.

However, the issues of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz and the easing of sanctions against Iran may still face difficulties during future detailed negotiations.

President Trump avoided a direct answer regarding the signing ceremony scheduled to be held in Switzerland on June 19, saying he might or might not attend.

(Reported by Park Eun-ha | Video by Chae Chul-ho)
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