US and Iran agree to memorandum of understanding and immediate end to military operations
Summary
The United States and Iran agreed to immediately and permanently stop military operations, including in Lebanon, according to a new memorandum of understanding announced by Pakistan, which helped mediate the deal. The agreement also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iran, and starting further talks on nuclear issues.Key Facts
- The deal ends more than three months of war in the Middle East involving the US and Iran.
- An official signing ceremony is planned for June 19 in Switzerland.
- President Donald Trump authorized reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US naval blockade there.
- Iran confirmed the deal stops the war immediately and promised nuclear talks within two months.
- Pakistan, with support from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, helped mediate the agreement.
- The US will release $12 billion of Iran’s frozen assets during a 60-day negotiation period.
- The deal includes a 14-point memorandum but some details, especially about nuclear issues, remain unclear.
- International leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, welcomed the agreement.
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