US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
The accord begins 60 days of talks on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief, aiming to end hostilities with immediate oil waivers and a $300 billion reconstruction plan.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, President Donald Trump signed the "Memorandum of Understanding" with Iran at the Palace of Versailles in France, marking a significant step toward ending the Middle East conflict.
- Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the 14-point agreement aims to conclude the war initiated on February 28, 2026, between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Taking immediate effect, the pact requires the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States must lift the naval blockade against Iranian ports within 30 days.
- Negotiators have 60 days to reach a permanent truce regarding Iran's nuclear program and lifting of sanctions, during which Washington committed to a $300 billion reconstruction plan.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated his country will host an official commemorative ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, despite the document already being electronically signed.
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White House discloses outline of deal to end Iran war, open Strait of Hormuz • Oklahoma Voice
President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday read to reporters a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran to stop the ongoing war and allow for further negotiations, but did not release the exact text. The 60-day MOU outlines the o…
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Gulf TodayUS, Iran sign initial deal to end war
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing the Islamic republic to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.
'You're welcome!' Defiant Trump shrugs off Iran blowback
President Donald Trump publicly congratulated himself for the memorandum of understanding to end his war in Iran.The president signed the agreement Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and pause hostilities for 60 days while details are negotiated on Iran's nuclear program...
Trump and Iranian president sign 60-day truce
What happenedPresident Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to open the Strait of Hormuz, allow Iran to sell oil on the global market and start unfreezing its assets. The deal also kicked off 60 days of negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and “at least” $300 billion for Iran’s “reconstruction and economic development.” The text of the 14-point agreement was read to reporters …
Iran deal ‘now in effect,’ after dinnertime ‘second signing’ * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks on the economy at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York on Friday, May 22, 2026.(Official White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) The deal President Donald Trump reached with Iran over an end to its agenda to procure nuclear weapons that could be used to threaten the world and destroy Israel now is “in effect.” That’s after a “second signing” of the Memorandum of Understanding. Axios’ Barack …
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