President Donald Trump personally signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with Iran during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed the document, known as the Islamabad MOU, which immediately triggers key steps including the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. The agreement follows earlier electronic approvals and comes after intense negotiations.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the developments, stating, “Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and, as a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade.” Sharif praised the leadership in both nations for embracing peace.
The deal allows Iran to retain its enriched nuclear material inside the country, where it will be diluted under International Atomic Energy Agency supervision.
It also establishes mechanisms for Tehran to access frozen funds and assets abroad, along with U.S. Treasury waivers for Iranian oil exports. Articles within the memorandum outline limits on U.S. military activity in the region while setting the stage for further nuclear talks.
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the signing, noting it “paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” and could soon lead to lower energy prices.
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt described the outcome as one many experts once deemed impossible, emphasizing verification over trust. “The president effectively knocked out their military capability… What the president has done is create space for diplomacy, which has always been his North Star,” he said.
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