Vance says US, Iran ‘already signed the deal digitally’ Sunday; hopes to release text this week
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf electronically signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding, initiating a 60-day negotiation period to address Iran's nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The February 28 war between the U.S.-Israel coalition and Iran prompted escalating tensions; Tehran's subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz strained global energy supplies and accelerated regional inflation to 4.2 percent.
- Administration officials state Iran agreed to maintain its nuclear status quo while committing to discuss uranium dilution; Vance noted potential reconstruction funds remain conditional upon verified compliance with all obligations.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the framework as problematic for Israel's security. Analysts warn ongoing fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah could destabilize the deal, as neither party is included in the agreement.
- The memorandum initiates a 60-day clock for technical talks to resolve Iran's nuclear stockpile status and sanctions relief, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Video. Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening
Video. A timelapse shows vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran signed an agreement ending their conflict and reopening one of the world's most important shipping routes.
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