President Trump is currently reviewing a draft memorandum of understanding with Iran, a one-page document containing 14 key points that could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. A decision could come as early as Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The MOU is designed to cease hostilities between the US and Iran, reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, and establish a framework for future nuclear negotiations. Iran is expected to deliver its response within 48 hours.
What’s on the table
Advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have played central roles in shepherding the negotiations forward, with Pakistan serving as an active intermediary between the two sides.
Earlier in 2026, Trump issued a notable 10-to-15-day warning for Iran to reach an agreement. A two-week ceasefire in April 2026 offered a brief reprieve but ultimately didn’t hold.
