How the US-Iran ceasefire and MOU broke down -- a timeline
Summary
The U.S. and Iran entered a ceasefire in April 2026 after months of conflict but the agreement broke down in July. President Donald Trump ended the ceasefire following renewed attacks and ordered large-scale U.S. strikes on Iran, escalating the conflict.Key Facts
- The war between the U.S. and Iran began on February 28, 2026, after Israel killed Iran’s Supreme Leader with U.S. help.
- A ceasefire was first announced by President Trump on April 7, 2026, and was extended several times.
- On June 17, 2026, the U.S. and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- The MOU included ending the U.S. naval blockade and offering Iran economic incentives, including easing oil sanctions.
- The ceasefire was set for 60 days while talks aimed to resolve issues like Iran’s nuclear program and shipping security.
- In early July, the ceasefire began to fail as Iran attacked commercial ships and U.S. retaliated with strikes on Iran.
- President Trump declared the ceasefire “over” at the NATO summit on July 8, 2026.
- The U.S. launched a second round of offensive strikes hitting 90 targets, including bridges, broadening the air campaign inside Iran.
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