Iran promises to help Hezbollah once assets are unfrozen, sanctions are lifted

Iran promises to help Hezbollah once assets are unfrozen, sanctions are lifted

Ronny Reyes / NEW YORK POST 

Iran’s initial peace deal with the US sets the stage for Tehran to bolster Hezbollah’s financial and political grip in Lebanon once cash begins to flow from unfrozen funds and oil deals, according to a new report.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, Iran stands to gain hundreds of billions from post-war investment, sanction relief and unfrozen funds.

And Iran is promising to use the reconstruction funds to prop up its battered terror proxy in Lebanon, sources familiar with the dealing told Reuters.

Tehran reportedly promised the inflow of cash to Hezbollah as soon as possible, paving the way for the group to rebuild its military wing and political arm in war-torn Lebanon, two regional diplomats and two senior Lebanese sources said.

Hezbollah’s communications office confirmed Iran’s public support for the terror group, which it has propped up for decades — including a transfer of $1 billion last year, according to the US Treasury Department.

The media office insisted that Iran would continue to support Hezbollah “regardless of the details of the retrieval of its funds.”

The 5 passages of the US-Iran peace deal that worry critics the most: ‘Always tries to get more’

Caitlin Doornbos / NEW YORK POST 

Five passages of the 14-point memorandum of understanding that was released Wednesday are giving critics particular concern because they leave so much room open for negotiation and interpretation.

The agreement, which President Trump signed on Wednesday, will serve as the basis for 60-day negotiations that will hammer out the fine details of a plan to end Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US officials described the framework as a pathway to ending hostilities and reopening negotiations.

But some observers pointed to vague language involving Lebanon, Iranian assets, the Strait of Hormuz and future US policy toward Iran.

“There will be differences of understanding, and this can bring a new misunderstanding, and there is a potential for clash,” said Beni Sabti, an Iranian and Iran expert for Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Security studies.

He added: “The Iran regime always tries to get more from what’s written.”

Here are the biggest potential stumbling blocks:

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Iran Unlikely to adhere to nuclear deal, CIA director warns Trump - report

US intelligence chief reportedly warned President Trump that evidence gathered on Iranian leaders suggests they are unlikely to follow through on the recently signed interim deal.

By World Israel News Staff

CIA Director John Ratcliffe told President Donald Trump and other senior officials that US intelligence has raised serious doubts about whether Iran intends to make the nuclear concessions Washington is seeking in a final agreement, Axios reported Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the discussions.

The warning came as the Trump administration defended a memorandum of understanding announced Sunday that is intended to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin 60 days of negotiations toward a broader nuclear agreement with Tehran.

According to Axios, Ratcliffe was not alone in raising concerns. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also questioned parts of the MOU during internal administration discussions, while Vice President JD Vance and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner argued in favor of the framework.

The internal debate took place during a series of high-level meetings before Sunday’s announcement.

Axios reported that Trump and his advisers reviewed intelligence collected by several US agencies indicating that Iranian officials’ private discussions about the agreement did not match what they were telling mediators and the US. Read more, and see video here.

Details of US-Iran deal revealed in 12-point plan — timeline for US withdrawal, $300B fund, Hormuz passage

Caitlin Doornbos / NEW YORK POST  

Newly revealed details of the secretive US-Iran MOU lay out that it would extend the cease-fire to Lebanon, allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily waive Iranian oil sanctions and establish a pathway toward a comprehensive peace agreement, Israel’s Channel 12 reported Tuesday.

The framework, which would serve as the basis for broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran, outlines commitments on nuclear issues, sanctions relief, maritime security and the eventual withdrawal of American forces from the region.

The following 12 points were first revealed by Axios reporter Barak Ravid, who also works for the Israeli channel. The document has previously been described as a 14-point agreement.

Iran, the US and their allies would stop fighting across the region — including in Lebanon.

Tehran would reaffirm its pledge never to build a nuclear weapon.

The US and Iran would work out what happens to Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile.

Both sides would open talks on Iran’s future enrichment activities and nuclear needs.

RIGHT SIDE PATRIOTS...Podcast 

Here's the podcast of last nights LIVE radio broadcast where RIGHT SIDE PATRIOTS Craig Andresen and Diane Sori discussed the Iran 'deal.' .Listen to it on https://rspradio1.podbean.com or on our RSP website at https://rspradio1.com/?page_id=39 

Just Two Thoughts

Too many forget that: President Trump directly addressed Iranian protesters, stating: "Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!... HELP IS ON ITS WAY." Trump made the remarks on his Truth Social platform and in remarks to the press amid historic anti-government protests and crackdowns in Iran.

 

1. The Iranian people can only do so much without weapons… 2. The war morphed into an oil control war… 3. The ‘deal’ (what we know of it) leaves the regime in place with no mention of elections… 4. I see NO help for the Iranian people themselves in what’s been released in the ‘deal’ so far.. and 5. Once our military forces leave the area Iran will be up to its old tricks again as the hardliners emerge from the shadows to raise havoc again as a piece of paper signed will not change the ideology of those still in control of the country.

 

I voted for Trump three times, and supported his decision to go to war, but that does not mean I have to agree with every decision he’s made regarding said war or the fact that he’s turned his back in regards to this 'deal' on Israel…our staunchest ally.

 

IMO…this ‘deal’ made with terrorists will in the end see Iran acting up again for without their officially surrendering ‘deals’ are but a dime a dozen especially when made with terrorists. 

Too many forget this as well:

 

Donald Trump publicly declared his support for regime change in Iran on February 13, 2026, calling it "the best thing that could happen." 

 

Trump reiterated this goal on February 28, 2026, when he and Israel launched joint strikes targeting Iran.

 

In early June 2026: Trump scaled back his former rhetoric, telling reporters that he "never cared about regime change" and was instead negotiating with "very rational people" to finalize a peace agreement... Trump called the Iranian terrroris6t regime "reasonable people!"

 

Houston herein lies the problem. 

 

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