Diplomat confirms that US and Iran have signed MoU electronically

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Iran
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Diplomat confirms that US and Iran have signed MoU electronically

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced that a memorandum of understanding with the United States has been finalized and signed electronically, and has already gone into effect. The agreement suspends military operations, paving the way for further negotiations. No signing ceremony will take place in Geneva as previously expected, but negotiating teams still plan to be in the Swiss city. The White House confirmed the signing, but President Trump's office has not yet issued a formal statement, and domestic backlash is anticipated.

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