By Pepe Escobar
Telegra.ph
June 17, 2026
Let's start with a historic statement, by Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
The key takeaways:
"The Islamic Republic of Iran, in light of the guidance of its martyred Leader, has completed its superiority over the American-Zionist enemy."
"The text of the memorandum of understanding regarding negotiations to end the war, 'the Islamabad negotiations,' was finalized between Iran and the United States on the evening of June 14th."