Trump signs 14‑point memorandum with Iran, ending Gulf War and reopening Strait of Hormuz by Friday

The signing

The memorandum of understanding was first signed electronically on Sunday, June 14, by US Vice President JD Vance and the speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. White House officials confirmed the digital signature put the document in force. Later, on the evening of June 17, Donald Trump personally signed a copy while dining with French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles. A video released by the White House shows Macron saying

Bravo

and

Great job

as Trump hands the signed document to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Ceasefire and security

The 14‑point text, called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, declares an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. Both sides commit to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other and to guarantee Lebanon's territorial integrity. The explicit mention of Lebanon obliges Iran to restrain Hezbollah; Israel retains the right to respond militarily to any attacks by the Shiite group, irrespective of the deal.

Nuclear and sanctions

Iran reiterates it will not acquire or develop nuclear weapons. Its stockpiles of enriched uranium will be downblended to non‑weapons‑usable levels inside Iran, supervised by the IAEA. Washington commits to terminate all types of sanctions, including UN Security Council resolutions and unilateral US primary and secondary sanctions, conditional on progress in the nuclear file. Future enrichment remains open for negotiation in the coming months.

Strait of Hormuz and economic package

Iran guarantees the safe passage of commercial ships free of charge for 60 days; shipping resumes immediately and full traffic will be restored within 30 days after minesweeping. Trump stated

The Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen by Friday.

The US and its regional partners will elaborate a plan worth at least $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and economic development. Washington will also start unblocking Iranian ports, a measure introduced on April 13, to be completed within 30 days.

Next steps

Both countries must negotiate a definitive agreement within 60 days, extendable. A US force withdrawal from areas near Iran is set for within 30 days after that final deal is signed. On Friday, June 19, Pakistan, backed by co‑mediator Qatar, will host the official signing ceremony at the Bürgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.

1. Jun 14, 2026JD Vance and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf sign electronically
2. Jun 17, 2026Trump signs personally at Versailles dinner, video released
3. Jun 19, 2026Official ceremony at Bürgenstock, Switzerland; Hormuz full reopening