By Zoila Palma: The United States and Iran have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire in their ongoing conflict and paving the way for renewed negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The agreement, known as the “Islamabad MoU” and brokered by Pakistan, took effect on Wednesday and includes Iran’s commitment not to develop a nuclear weapon, an end to hostilities on all fronts, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The 60-day extension follows a temporary ceasefire reached in April after the conflict began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, Aljazeera reports.
Iran welcomed the agreement but signaled it would closely monitor Washington’s compliance. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran would not fulfill its commitments if the United States failed to meet its obligations. He noted that discussions during the ceasefire period would focus on Iran’s nuclear programme and the lifting of US sanctions, while insisting that Iran’s missile programme would remain off the negotiating table. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with the United States, saying further challenges remain despite the agreement.
In the United States, President Donald Trump described the agreement as difficult to achieve while signing the memorandum at the Palace of Versailles. The deal has generated mixed reactions among Republicans, with some criticizing it as costly and ineffective, while others, including Senator Roger Marshall, praised it as a stronger agreement than the nuclear deal negotiated under former President Barack Obama. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the signing as a historic achievement and expressed hope that it would promote greater understanding, mutual respect, and prosperity throughout the region.
Several countries and international organizations also welcomed the agreement. Qatar described it as a renewed commitment to resolving differences through dialogue, while Switzerland called it an important step toward regional de-escalation.
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By Zoila Palma: The United States and Iran have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire in their ongoing conflict and paving the way for renewed negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The agreement, known as the “Islamabad MoU” and brokered by Pakistan, took effect on Wednesday and includes Iran’s commitment not to develop
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