The United States and Iran have formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at concluding ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The signing took place in a remote format, as confirmed by the White House and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during an interview with state broadcaster IRIB.
The announcement followed a dinner attended by former President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles after the G7 summit. Trump personally verified the signing to reporters.
“It is signed. It is signed in Versailles. Just signed it,” he stated.
Baghaei emphasized that the understanding between the two nations was “officially finalized” after both parties signed the document digitally. He noted that this method of signing was agreed upon to enhance transparency.
“It was agreed that the Iran-US memorandum of understanding would be signed digitally,” Baghaei explained, adding that violations of the memorandum would now carry greater consequences following the signatures from both presidents.
He further mentioned that the document was signed in both English and Persian to ensure clarity and avoid potential misinterpretations.
“This represents the highest level of transparency in our public communication. If the text existed only in English, subjective or varied translations could arise,” he stated.
Prior to the signing, senior US officials released the full text of the memorandum, which is intended to serve as a foundation for negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.
The recent signing of a memorandum between the US and Iran marks a significant step toward addressing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The digital agreement, confirmed by both parties, emphasizes transparency and outlines the consequences of potential violations.