US and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End Middle East Conflict
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Palace of Versailles, France, marking a diplomatic breakthrough aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East. The agreement, which took immediate effect, includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade. Trump attributed the deal to long-term strategy, including the 2020 killing of Iranian General Soleimani. Both sides plan further negotiations within a 60-day framework, while Pakistan and Qatar act as mediators. The deal has drawn mixed reactions, with hopes for regional stability and economic relief alongside caution over implementation.