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U.S. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Iran

By: Sivan Yehezkel

Editor: C14 Editors

30 Sivan 5786 (15.06.26)

The White House announced the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, signed by President Trump and Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf • Senior White House officials: "As long as the Iranians are willing to work with us, and prove that they are not building a nuclear weapon and are not funding the proxies for terrorism - we will treat them accordingly" • According to the Americans: An official decision on an agreement will be made within two to three weeks

Announcements made last night (Sunday) by the US, Pakistan and Iran were officially ratified today (Monday), when the White House announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. The document was signed online on the American side by President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, and on the Iranian side by the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Qalibaf.

The White House stated that “we signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran. To the extent that the Iranians are willing to work with us, and prove that they are not building a nuclear weapon and are not funding the proxies for terrorism, if they are willing to behave like a state – we will treat them accordingly, also for the sake of Iran’s prosperity.” American officials added that the agreement “will change the Middle East” and that the economic and military pressure exerted on Iran has borne fruit.

Regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, it was reported that “it takes time to open because the mines need to be cleared, there are ships there – in two weeks we will return to normal in the Strait of Hormuz.” The White House also claims that “most of the Iranian nuclear program was completely destroyed and buried underground in Operation Midnight Hammer.” The official signing ceremony will take place on Friday, an event that has not occurred in 47 years.

Photo: The White House

The White House estimates that “there will be a significant increase in traffic in the Strait, which has already begun,” and that Iran “could be the richest country in the world if they go with us.” It will become clear within 2-3 weeks whether there is a chance of a full agreement. However, the US makes it clear that a reduction in US military forces in the region will only take place after a final agreement is signed.

The Americans make it clear that they will publish the details of the memorandum of understanding within 24-48 hours, saying: “We are ready to unfreeze funds and lift sanctions if the Iranians cooperate.”

Strait of Hormuz | Photo: Shutterstock

One of the most important statements from Israel’s perspective is the reference to Lebanon. According to a senior American official: “If Iran cannot control Hezbollah and they attack Israel, Israel has the right to defend itself.” The US clarifies: “An Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is not part of the agreement.”