Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has given his tacit approval to a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, a 14-point framework aimed at halting military operations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But Khamenei made one thing clear: signing a deal is not the same as agreeing with the other side.
The MOU, electronically signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in mid-June 2026, took immediate effect. A formal signing ceremony is expected later this month. Both sides have committed to initiating discussions on Iran’s nuclear program within a 60-day window.
What the deal actually covers
The 14-point framework addresses the most urgent pressure points from a turbulent three months of conflict in the region. At its core, the agreement commits both parties to halting military operations and preventing the development of Iranian nuclear weapons.
The agreement calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which had become a flashpoint during hostilities.
