TEHRAN / WASHINGTON - A 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has reportedly been signed electronically by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and is now in effect, according to statements from both sides and regional officials.
The agreement is intended to halt military operations across all fronts, prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that the deal has been finalized and said it will enter negotiations for a longer-term settlement within a 60-day period. However, Tehran warned it will closely monitor U.S. compliance and suspend its own obligations if Washington fails to meet its commitments. Iranian officials also stressed that the country’s missile program remains non-negotiable.
Despite the framework, analysts caution that key technical issues, particularly uranium enrichment limits, stockpile management, inspections, and verification mechanisms are likely to extend negotiations well beyond the proposed timeline.
In the United States, the agreement has sparked political backlash among Republican leaders. Critics, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Senator Bill Cassidy, argue that the deal does not go far enough to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions and have questioned the proposed $300 billion reconstruction component.
Some commentators have compared the arrangement to the 2015 nuclear accord, from which President Trump withdrew during his first term.
In Lebanon, the broader regional impact remains uncertain. Analysts say an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon could take months, with ongoing negotiations and continued military activity complicating the situation. Reports from the region indicate that despite ceasefire discussions, sporadic attacks continue and large areas remain unsafe for civilians.
Observers say the overall situation remains fluid, with the success of the agreement depending heavily on enforcement, trust between the parties, and the outcome of ongoing negotiations