15.06.2026 19:10
The US and Iran have officially taken the step to end the 107-day war. It was announced yesterday that the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding digitally. The signatures were reportedly made by US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Mohammad Kalibaf. Trump stated, "We succeeded in reaching an agreement with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen on Friday. Iran has things to do, then sanctions will be eased."
A US official stated that the memorandum of understanding with Iran was signed by Trump and Vance, and on the Iranian side, Parliament Speaker Kalibaf affixed his signature.
SIGNATURES WERE MADE DIGITALLY
The US and Iran have taken a historic step to formally end the war between them. It was announced that the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries was officially signed digitally yesterday.
It was stated that the signatures on the said memorandum were made by US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Mohammad Kalibaf. With these official signatures, the most critical stage toward ending the war between the two countries has been passed.
EYES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Meanwhile, after long-running negotiations and regional tensions, breaths are held for the details of a possible agreement between the two countries. While all attention in the international community is focused on concrete steps to be taken on Friday, June 19, the uneasy wait in markets is giving way to cautious optimism.
TRUMP: SHIPS ARE USING THE SAFE SOUTHERN CORRIDOR
One of the clearest messages regarding the process before the critical Friday came directly from US President Donald Trump. Emphasizing the security of global energy supply lines, Trump stated that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is proceeding smoothly and used the following statements:
"Ships, mostly loaded with oil, have started moving through the Strait of Hormuz. The ships are passing through the Southern Highway, which is completely safe, secure, and spotless."
Trump also noted that there are other travel routes for maritime transportation in the region but did not share details about these routes.
US VICE PRESIDENT VANCE: WE HOPE TO RELEASE THE AGREEMENT TEXT WITHIN THE WEEK
US Vice President JD Vance, who will sign the agreement on behalf of his country, said, "We hope to release the agreement text within the week."
Speaking to the American television network CNBC, Vance stated that they expect Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend the signing ceremony planned for Friday in Switzerland.
"WE WILL SEE ON WHICH ISSUES THE IRANIANS WILL CONCEDE"
"We expect the Strait of Hormuz to be opened free of charge in the long term," Vance said, adding, "We will see on which issues Tehran will concede."
"THERE ARE ALSO THOSE IN ISRAEL WHO ARE PLEASED WITH THE AGREEMENT"
Stating that there are still many issues awaiting resolution, US Vice President Vance said, "There are also those in Israel who are pleased with the agreement. Israel will have a seat at the new Middle East table."
IRAN: CEASEFIRE IN LEBANON IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE AGREEMENT
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bekayi said, "Ending the war in Lebanon is an integral part of the agreement with the US."
HERE IS THE 14-ARTICLE DRAFT AGREEMENT ITEM BY ITEM
1- Immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
2- The US commitment to non-interference in Iran's internal affairs and respect for the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
3- Complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days.
4- The US commitment to withdraw its military forces around Iran.
5- Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under Iran's regulations.
6- Suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, petrochemical products, and derivatives, and full access to Iran's financial resources.
7- Presentation of reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion by the US and its allies.
8- Conducting 60-day negotiations to reach a final agreement on nuclear issues and the lifting of US primary and secondary sanctions, as well as restrictions from the UN Security Council and the IAEA.
9- Iran's reaffirmation of its commitment under the NPT not to produce nuclear weapons.
10- The US not increasing its forces in the region and not imposing new sanctions during the negotiation process.
11- Release of $24 billion from frozen Iranian funds in the last 60 days of negotiations, with half of this amount given to Iran before the negotiations begin.
12- Establishment of a monitoring mechanism for the implementation of the agreement.
13- Approval of the final agreement by a UN Security Council resolution.
14- The final negotiations to cover only the fate of enriched uranium, enrichment activities, lifting of sanctions, and Iran's economic reconstruction; Iran's missile program and support for allied groups in the region to be excluded from the negotiation agenda.