The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end their war [1, 2, 3].

This agreement marks a significant shift in Middle East geopolitics by attempting to halt military operations on all fronts and resolve proxy conflicts affecting Israel and Lebanon [1, 4].

Donald Trump said the deal to end the war with Iran has already been signed and that details will be released "pretty soon" [1]. The Pakistani prime minister, acting as a mediator, said the agreement will end "military operations on all fronts" and was signed on Friday [1].

According to reports, the deal includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz [3, 5]. The strategic waterway is critical for global oil shipments and has been a primary flashpoint of tension between the two nations [5].

The scope of the agreement regarding regional proxies remains a point of contention among observers. A report from CBC News said the deal to end the war includes Lebanon [3]. However, other reports indicate that much remains unknown, including whether the agreement explicitly addresses Iranian support for the region [6].

The memorandum focuses on ending active hostilities and stabilizing the region through diplomatic channels. While the signing has been announced, the specific terms of the ceasefire and the timeline for the withdrawal of forces have not yet been made public [1, 2].

“The deal to end the war with Iran has already been signed and details will be released 'pretty soon'.”

The involvement of Pakistan as a mediator suggests a new diplomatic channel for US-Iran relations. If the agreement successfully stabilizes Lebanon and Israel while reopening the Strait of Hormuz, it could lower global energy price volatility and reduce the risk of a wider regional conflict, though the lack of detailed terms creates uncertainty regarding long-term enforcement.