[88074] Historic signing of the 'Islamabad Memorandum': USA and Iran agree to end military conflict

[88074] Historic signing of the 'Islamabad Memorandum': USA and Iran agree to end military conflict

On June 18, 2026, a significant diplomatic breakthrough was reported with the signing of the «Islamabad Memorandum» to end the conflict between the USA and Iran. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that the memorandum was signed electronically by the presidents of both countries, with his mediation, and entered into force immediately.

According to a report by the «Quds Network», the agreement includes the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the lifting of the naval blockade by the USA. The «IRNA» news agency, affiliated with the regime in Tehran, published documentation of President Masoud Pezeshkian signing the document, while President Trump signed it in France, as reported by the «Al-Mayadeen Media Group» – a channel close to the Axis of Resistance, which noted that Iran refused a face-to-face meeting.

In the clauses of the agreement as published by the «Nabatieh Network», a US commitment to comprehensive sanctions relief and an Iranian reconstruction plan worth $300 billion were included. Conversely, it was reported by «Sputnik Arabic» that Israel announced its refusal to accept the clauses of the agreement concerning Lebanon, and that it intends to continue military activity in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed.

A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified, as quoted by «Journalist Hussein Mortada», that Iran will not negotiate on its military capabilities, and that "our missiles are intended for launch only." Brent crude oil prices reacted with a decrease to $78.66 per barrel upon the announcement of the agreement, as reported by «Sputnik».