US and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Ease Regional Conflict
US President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran, aimed at ending months of conflict and easing regional tensions, was signed at the Palace of Versailles during the G7 summit. Trump attributed the deal to long-term strategies, including the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. The agreement includes Iran's commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons and aims to restore stability and maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have electronically signed the deal, which has come into immediate effect, while US forces will remain in the Gulf temporarily. Iran's foreign ministry is considering a joint presidential signing, though plans for a Geneva ceremony are paused. The deal has drawn mixed reactions, with regional actors and global powers expressing cautious optimism about its potential to reduce conflict and economic disruption.