US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending months of conflict between the United States and Iran.
The
agreement was signed on Wednesday during a dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron at
the Palace of Versailles following the G7 Summit. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif said both leaders endorsed him as a mediator in the peace process.
As
part of the initial agreement, Iran will immediately reopen the Strait of
Hormuz, while the United States will lift its naval blockade and begin easing
sanctions.
The
memorandum also outlines a proposed $300 billion reconstruction framework for
Iran and a 60-day negotiation period to finalize a broader agreement, including
discussions on Iran’s nuclear program.
The
document states that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons and that its enriched
uranium will be diluted under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy
Agency.
President
Trump described the deal as a major step toward preventing global economic
disruption, while warning that failure to reach a final agreement could lead to
renewed military action.
The
agreement has received mixed reactions internationally and within the United
States, with supporters calling it a breakthrough for regional stability and
critics questioning its long-term effectiveness and financial implications.