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[89998] Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US: Ceasefire and settlement in the Persian Gulf

The presidents of the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to renew relations, end fighting, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that sparked sharp criticism in Washington and Tel Aviv.

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US: Ceasefire and settlement in the Persian Gulf

In a dramatic diplomatic move, Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian signed the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" on June 18, 2026. The agreement, which received mediation backing from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, includes an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and a roadmap for 60 days of negotiations for a final agreement. According to Vahid Online, Trump signed the document at a ceremony held at the Palace of Versailles in France, while Pezeshkian signed it remotely.

Main points of the agreement and reactions

The agreement includes extensive economic and security conditions:

• Management of the Strait of Hormuz: Iran will allow free passage without charge for 60 days, and will conduct a dialogue with Oman and the Gulf states regarding future management of the strait. According to Iran International, Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that this is an "American victory" intended to remove economic barriers, with 12.5 million barrels of oil passing through the strait the very night following the signing.


• Economic and nuclear issues: The memorandum outlines a framework for the phased lifting of sanctions and a $300 billion development fund. According to Iran International, Vance clarified that unlike the previous nuclear agreement, the current agreement prohibits Iran from enriching uranium and mandates the destruction of stockpiles of enriched materials.

Opposition and criticism

The agreement sparked great outrage in the political establishment in the US and Israel. According to Iran International, voices were heard in Israel defining the move as a "strategic disaster." Although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoided sharp public criticism, security officials and senior opposition figures, including Yair Lapid, described it as a surrender. According to the Akhbar1fori Telegram channel, American commentators such as Tucker Carlson argued that the agreement signals the "end of the American empire."

Position of the Iranian leadership

According to the Supreme Leader's media, the Leader of Iran, Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, issued an official statement in which he admitted that he had granted approval for the move "due to President Pezeshkian's commitment to protect the rights of the people and the resistance." Khamenei clarified that this signing does not constitute acceptance of the enemy's opinion, and that Iran will wait for the fulfillment of the conditions set, while threatening a harsh response if the US tries to "overreach in its demands."