Pakistan’s Sharif says Islamabad MoU ‘shall enter into force with immediate effect’
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says he is honored to announce that the historic “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” has been electronically signed between the US and Iran
In a post on X, he said, “The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator. The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.”
“Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade,” he added.
Shehbaz said, “Pakistan with the support of co-mediator State of Qatar will host the official ceremony as scheduled on 19 June 2026 in Switzerland, to commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks.”
He added, “May this Memorandum of Understanding serve as an enduring foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete region.”
Trump says he signed MoU in Versailles
The US president has told reporters he signed the MoU with Iran at the Palace of Versailles in the French capital, Paris.
“It’s signed,” Trump said as he left Versailles.
“I signed it in Versailles,” he added. “Just signed it.”
WATCH: Iran, US unveil ceasefire framework
US officials have released details of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between the US and Iran.
Watch a recap below:
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A recap of recent developments
- Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding electronically to end the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
- Both sides say the deal is in effect, and the US says it includes Iran not developing or buying a nuclear weapon, ending the war on all fronts and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israeli forces continue military operations in Lebanon despite its inclusion in the US-Iran MoU.
- Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has hailed the agreement as a “big victory” and said Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel should solely focus on “mutual security”, with “domestic issues” such as its disarmament kept off the table.
- US officials say Tehran’s neighbours will contribute to the proposed $300bn fund for Iran in the MoU, which will be used for reconstruction.
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