President Trump announced on June 14 that the US and Iran are on the verge of a memorandum of understanding, potentially by end of day, a timeline that coincides with his 80th birthday. Hours later, Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, killing at least 3 people and injuring 16, according to Lebanese sources.
What’s in the proposed deal
The framework reportedly centers on several immediate and longer-term commitments. Iran would take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows. The deal also includes measures aimed at curtailing aspects of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a cessation of Iranian funding to proxy groups, and the establishment of an inspection regime.
If signed, the MoU would trigger a 60-day negotiation window for finalizing the broader terms.
Pakistan has been mentioned as a potential mediator in the discussions.
