By Desmond Nleya
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – United States President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, according to reports on Thursday.
Pakistan announced that the agreement, known as the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” has officially entered into force following the signing by the two leaders.
According to US officials, the agreement contains key provisions requiring Iran not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, bringing an end to military hostilities on all fronts and facilitating the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy shipping route.
The development marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough after months of heightened tensions and military confrontations that threatened to destabilise the wider Middle East region.
Despite the agreement, Israeli military operations reportedly continued in Lebanon, raising questions about the implementation of the accord and its impact on ongoing regional security challenges.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem welcomed the agreement, describing it as a “major victory”. He said any future negotiations between Lebanon and Israel should focus solely on mutual security arrangements and not include discussions on the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Regional and international observers are closely monitoring developments to assess whether the agreement can deliver a lasting reduction in hostilities and prevent further escalation across the Middle East.
The signing of the accord comes amid growing international pressure for a diplomatic resolution to conflicts that have threatened regional stability, global trade routes and energy markets.
