US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have virtually signed a historic 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 18 June 2026, marking a major step in stabilizing West Asia after years of conflict.
🌍 Key Highlights of the 14-Point MoU
- Ceasefire Commitment: Both nations pledged to uphold the June 15 peace agreement, ensuring a permanent halt to military operations.
- Strait of Hormuz: Reaffirmed toll-free shipping and unrestricted passage, vital for global energy security.
- Nuclear Program Oversight: Iran agreed to IAEA monitoring during the 60-day ceasefire window.
- Sanctions Relief: The U.S. signaled readiness to ease sanctions if Iran complies with nuclear commitments.
- Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: Joint mechanism to prevent arms supply to proxy groups in Lebanon and Syria.
- Humanitarian Aid: Agreement to facilitate aid delivery in conflict zones.
- Regional Dialogue: Establishment of a West Asia Peace Forum with participation from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, and Pakistan.
- Economic Engagement: Plans for U.S.–Iran trade in non-oil sectors like agriculture and technology.
- Energy Security: Iran to stabilize oil exports; U.S. to support infrastructure modernization.
- Diplomatic Channels: Virtual hotline between Washington and Tehran for crisis management.
- Cultural Exchange: Initiatives for student and academic collaboration.
- Cybersecurity: Joint task force against cyberattacks targeting energy infrastructure.
- Environmental Cooperation: Collaboration on climate resilience and water management.
- Future Summit: In-person signing ceremony scheduled in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19, 2026.
