Trump Iran MoU Agreement: US and Iran Sign Historic Digital Peace Deal to End Conflict

By Aditya Nagar | June 18, 2026

Trump Iran MoU Agreement: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the conflict between their countries.

This marks a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of tension. US and Iranian officials said both presidents signed the document digitally on Wednesday.

Before that, US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf signed it electronically on Sunday.

The agreement took effect right away, so the planned signing ceremony in Switzerland was cancelled.

A US official said President Donald Trump also signed a paper copy of the US-Iran agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles.

Trump Signs Iran Memorandum at Versailles Dinner with Macron

Donald Trump Iran Deal: The White House shared a video of Trump signing the document while French President Emmanuel Macron sat at the table.

President Trump told reporters he signed the Iran memorandum of understanding at Versailles after having dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Trump International Diplomacy News: A White House official said a photo of the signed agreement was sent to Iran and the mediating countries to officially start the deal.

The official explained that the MoU is meant to end the nearly four-month conflict and help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is an important global energy shipping route.

Negotiating teams still plan to meet in Geneva, but Iranian officials said Friday's meeting in Switzerland will not be for signing the agreement. They will decide soon whether the meeting will go ahead.

There will not be a physical signing ceremony in Switzerland because the document was signed digitally.

Middle East Peace Agreement: Iran demands unrestricted oil exports, frozen funds access as part of US deal

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran must be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions on transport or insurance and to receive the money from those sales.

He added that the United States has agreed to remove barriers to Iran's access to frozen funds.

Baghaei said oil-related sanctions should be lifted right away, so Iran can export oil for 60 days while both sides work out the final terms of a broader agreement.

Iran's MoU Bars New Sanctions for 60 Days; Enriched Uranium to Stay in Country

Trump Iran MoU Agreement: Iran said the MoU sets a 60-day period when neither side should take any action to undermine the agreement.

Baghaei said the other party should not impose new sanctions or send more military forces to the region during this time.

He described the arrangement as a "commitment in exchange for commitment" and said talks on how to enforce the deal would begin right away.

Iran Says Enriched Uranium Will Stay in Country, Missiles Not Up for Negotiation

Trump Iran MoU Agreement: According to Baghai, Iran's enriched uranium would stay in the country and would not be sent abroad. One option being discussed is to dilute the enriched uranium.

Iranian officials said the Farsi and English versions of the agreement have similar terms and have been signed by both sides.

Baghaei said Iran's missiles are "only meant to be fired, not negotiated" and made it clear that Iran's defense abilities will not be discussed with anyone during this process.

Strait of Hormuz Deal: Qalibaf Says Hormuz Won't Return to Pre-War Status, Iran to Charge Ship Fees

Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the way it was before the conflict, but Tehran will continue to follow international law and maritime rules.

Iran will charge fees for services provided to ships passing through the strategic waterway. Iranian officials also said that responsibility for the strait belongs to Iran and Oman.

Ghalibaf said the MoU includes about $300 billion in investment for Iran, with some of the money set aside for rebuilding after the conflict.

Trump Iran MoU Agreement: Trump Says Unfair to Deny Iran Missiles If Region Has Them

Reporters in Paris said Trump believes it would be unfair for Iran to be denied ballistic missiles if other countries in the region have them.

"If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I would say in relative proportion, I think it's okay," Trump said.

Iran-US Deal Takes Effect, US Forces to Stay in Gulf: Pakistan PM

Trump Iran Latest News: The president also said American military forces will remain in the Gulf "for a while" even after the agreement, indicating that Washington plans to maintain a security presence as the deal is implemented.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” between the United States and Iran was signed electronically and is now in effect.

Trump Iran latest Update: Iran, US Sign Peace Deal as Sharif Hails Diplomatic Win

Trump Iran MoU Agreement: In a post on X, Sharif said the presidents of both countries signed the agreement, and Pakistan supported it as a mediator.

He said the accord shows both sides are committed to solving the conflict through diplomacy.

According to Sharif, the first steps in the memorandum are for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz right away and for the United States to lift its naval blockade.

He said these actions are meant to reduce tensions and help reach a broader diplomatic agreement.

What Does the Deal Include?

A senior US official said Wednesday that a draft agreement could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The strait has been closed for months, which has pushed up global energy prices. The draft agreement would immediately lift sanctions on Iranian oil.

Talks are still underway about nuclear issues and possible financial benefits.

Once the deal is final, the focus will shift to shipping companies that have mostly stayed away from the strait because of blockades by both the US and Iran.

Trump earlier said the deal would be signed on June 19 to allow time for clearing any mines in the area.

US sanctions relief Iran economy: According to AFP, the draft agreement says Washington will immediately lift oil sanctions that have damaged Iran's economy.

The deal also states that, depending on Iran's nuclear program, the United States will help release a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by countries in the region.

Trump defended the $300 billion development program, saying it would not use US government money and that Iran would only benefit if it "behaves."

He also warned that US forces would strike Iran again if its leaders do not follow the agreement.

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