US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at halting the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran and setting a framework for a broader peace agreement, according to officials cited in multiple reports.
The agreement, which has already entered into force according to Pakistani officials and statements from both sides, is designed as an interim arrangement rather than a final peace treaty. It establishes a 60-day window for negotiations on a comprehensive settlement while immediately pausing hostilities and reopening key maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials say the document is now operational. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran and Washington have finalized and electronically signed the text, adding that Iran will closely monitor US compliance. “We will observe the implementation without any leniency,” he said, warning that Iran would not fulfill its commitments if the US fails to meet its obligations. He also reaffirmed that Iran’s missile program is excluded from negotiations.
Experts cited in the reporting expect negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program to extend beyond the 60-day timeframe. Kenneth Katzman of the Soufan Center described the talks as “very detailed” and “very exhaustive,” noting that issues such as uranium enrichment levels, stockpiles, verification mechanisms and inspections will require extensive technical work.
