The United States released the full text of a 14-point [1] Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The agreement represents a significant attempt to stabilize regional tensions by linking immediate military pauses with long-term nuclear restrictions. It serves as a foundational step toward a broader nuclear agreement between the two nations.
The memorandum was signed June 19, 2024 [3], in Switzerland. The U.S. government released the official text the following day, Wednesday, June 20, 2024 [4]. Senior officials, including President Donald Trump, were involved in the process.
Central to the 14-point [1] document is a 60-day [2] cease-fire intended to halt active hostilities. In exchange for this pause and the termination of U.S. sanctions, Iran has agreed to the dilution of its enriched uranium stockpiles.
The release of the text follows a period of diplomatic negotiation in Geneva. While some reports initially suggested different signing timelines, official records indicate the formal signing occurred June 19, 2024 [3].
The document details specific requirements for the reduction of nuclear materials to ensure Iran does not reach weapons-grade capacity during the ceasefire period. The U.S. government released the text from Washington, D.C., to provide transparency regarding the terms of the deal.
“The agreement outlines a 60-day cease-fire, uranium dilution, and the termination of U.S. sanctions.”
This memorandum functions as a 'freeze' agreement, using a short-term cease-fire to create a diplomatic window for permanent nuclear negotiations. By tying the removal of sanctions to the physical dilution of uranium, the U.S. is attempting to create verifiable benchmarks for Iranian compliance before committing to a long-term treaty.
