Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is making a public push for regional buy-in on the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, arguing that Iran’s neighbors stand to both guarantee and benefit from the agreement.
The MOU, digitally signed on June 15, 2026, represents the most significant diplomatic channel between Iran and the US in years. A formal signing is scheduled to take place in Geneva.
What the MOU actually says
The agreement covers three core commitments that, if honored, would meaningfully reshape the security architecture of the Middle East.
First, both sides have committed to ceasing military operations, with specific attention to Lebanon. Second, the two governments have agreed to initiate negotiations on a final deal within 60 days of the MOU signing. Third, the US naval blockade is set to be lifted within 30 days.
