15th June 2026 : This historic breakthrough involves a finalized memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran to end the conflict that began in early 2026.
The war of Aggression began on February 28, 2026, with a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign against Tehran, instantly targeting the Irani Leadership, including the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatullah Khamenai , Top Military Brass , and his close family Members, when a deal was all set to be announced between Iran and US by the Omani Foreign Minister. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US assets in the middle East, In Which bases in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia were Badly Hit, to a level of No Return, and Iran subsequently closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz to most shipping.
The hostilities and naval blockade caused massive global economic disruption, upended energy markets, stoked worldwide recession fears, and led to significant loss of life across multiple countries.
Following weeks of heavily stalled and delayed negotiations—fueled by a lack of trust and mutual accusations of unacceptable demands—the United States, Iran, and mediator Pakistan announced early Monday that the text of the MoU was finalized late Sunday night.
- Key Terms of the Settlement:
- An immediate and permanent halt to all military operations and attacks on all fronts, explicitly including Lebanon.
- The immediate termination and lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- The toll-free, unhindered reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Concessions & Packages: Iran will halt uranium enrichment and renounce nuclear weapons. In exchange, it receives the release of $25 billion in frozen assets, widespread sanctions relief, and a $300 billion reconstruction package.
- The 60-Day Window: The current document focuses strictly on ending active warfare and reopening the maritime strait, leaving the two sides a 60-day window to negotiate the long-term future of Iran’s nuclear program.
- The official agreement is scheduled to be signed on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Iran has said the document would focus on ending the war and reopening the strait, while the two sides would have 60 days to negotiate the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that he ordered “the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz” and the end of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
“Let the oil flow!” he added.
Trump later clarified that the waterway, which carries around a quarter of global seaborne oil and LNG shipments, would reopen after the agreement is signed.
Industry observers note full shipping confidence will take time as naval hazards, such as sea mines, must be cleared. The draft deal recognizes joint Iranian-Omani authority over navigation services, with Iran reportedly planning to collect transit revenue after an initial 60-day free passage period.
Global stock markets surged while oil prices fell sharply on Monday. US WTI crude dropped 4.7% to $80.83 a barrel and Brent crude fell roughly 5% to $83.77—marking their lowest levels since early March.
While Iran’s Foreign Ministry stressed Lebanon’s territorial integrity is an integral part of the peace pact, it remains a fragile front:
Hezbollah welcomed the deal, credited Iran for protecting Lebanese rights, and halted all military operations, tying future actions to Israeli compliance. Security sources confirmed Israeli strikes in Lebanon dropped dramatically following the announcement.
President Trump stated prior to the announcement that all cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah must cease.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have viewed the deal negatively, calling it “terrible for Israel.” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the IDF does not consider itself bound by the Lebanon provisions, will not withdraw forces from southern Lebanon, will remain “indefinitely” to eliminate militant threats, and will respond with “full force” if attacked.
Speaking at a national governance conference at the Ministry of Interior, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian confirmed the Friday signing timeline. He praised the country’s internal management, noting that despite enemy expectations that the market, offices, and system would collapse during the war, conditions were successfully managed because key administrative powers had been preemptively delegated to local provincial governors.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate phone consultations with counterparts from Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Japan, and Saudi Arabia to brief them on the MoU.
Araghchi placed full implementation responsibility on the US and demanded a complete end to Israel’s destabilizing aggression in Lebanon.
He thanked Egypt and Saudi Arabia for their positive roles in facilitating the diplomatic breakthrough.
He expressed hope to Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi that the implementation would unlock a new chapter of economic cooperation and joint investments.
Pakistan, Qatar, & Saudi Arabia: Heavily praised by the international community for anchoring the backdoor negotiations. The Qatari and Saudi Foreign Ministries welcomed the de-escalation, emphasizing the absolute necessity of returning the Strait of Hormuz to its secure, pre-war conditions.
China: Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian praised the peaceful solution, highly commended Pakistan’s mediation, and expressed hope that all sides stay committed to signing the documents as planned.
Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomed the turning point with great satisfaction. They warned all regional countries to maintain a responsible stance and actively prevent any attempts by external actors to sabotage the agreement before Friday. He called for avoiding any provocations that could escalate tensions before the signing and thanked Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Britain, France, Germany and Italy: Issued a joint statement saying they are “prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program” and will work intensively with all sides to achieve a long‑term diplomatic settlement.
Australia: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the agreement, noting that Australia has long called for de‑escalation and an end to the conflict.
New Zealand: Foreign Minister Winston Peters called the deal “pivotal” and “constructive,” stressing that “dialogue and diplomacy remain the most effective means of resolving longstanding issues.”
United Nations: Secretary-General António Guterres called the MoU a “critical step” and urged both main parties to use this momentum to hammer out a final, permanent resolution to the broader conflict.
International Maritime Organization (IMO): SG Arsenio Dominguez welcomed the end of US-Israeli aggression as a triumph for multilateralism, specifically highlighting it as a vital move to restore safety for seafarers and safeguard the fundamental principle of free navigation.
European Union: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas dubbed the deal a “potential breakthrough” that provides much-needed space for supplementary talks. They urged immediate implementation and stated the EU is ready to take an active role in subsequent negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs.
G7 Summit: Leaders of the G7 nations (including Donald Trump) are scheduled to arrive at a French lakeside resort on Monday to discuss the deal. US Vice President JD Vance noted on CNBC that the full text should be released this week as technical negotiations iron out long-term, toll-free passage logistics.
United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed the agreement on Sunday, calling it a huge step for regional stability and commerce. He announced the UK stands ready to support upcoming technical talks to secure a durable peace.
France: President Emmanuel Macron called for rapid and complete implementation to open up broader security negotiations in West Asia. Macron announced that an international mission, established alongside the UK, Netherlands, and Italy, is prepared to deploy to help secure and support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated President Trump and the Iranian side on the breakthrough, noting it could revitalize the global economy. Merz confirmed Germany remains in close contact with its Western and regional partners to promote the deal’s goals.
Joint Euro-Statement (UK, France, Germany, Italy): Issued a combined declaration stating they are prepared to lift relevant European sanctions against Iran, provided Tehran takes clear, verifiable steps regarding its nuclear program.
Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni labeled the MoU an “opportunity for peace” and explicitly signaled Italy’s readiness to contribute forces to an international naval presence to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the end of hostilities, noting that the war had caused severe global economic pain and loss of life. He expressed New Delhi’s anticipation for further deliberations to reach a sustainable final agreement.
Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed the pact and stated Japan “strongly hopes” a final settlement on the Iranian nuclear dispute is realized shortly.
Colombia: President Gustavo Petro—despite acknowledging political distances with Donald Trump over domestic issues—thanked Trump for his peace efforts. Petro noted that Colombia currently holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council and will fully support the peace process.
Norway, Spain, Bangladesh, & Kuwait: The respective foreign ministries issued statements welcoming the ceasefire, validating the focus on Lebanon, and reiterating that dialogue, diplomacy, and the preservation of free maritime navigation remain the only effective means to solve longstanding global disputes.