US, Iran presidents electronically sign ‘Islamabad MoU,’ confirms PM Shehbaz
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ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today (Thursday) between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. “The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator,” the premier said in a post on X. The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict. Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade. I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 18, 2026 “I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump whose steadfast commitment to diplomacy and preference for peaceful resolution have once again helped end a conflict that could have led to devastating consequences for the region and beyond. I also commend the dedication and tireless efforts of the United States negotiating team, including J.D. Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, for their invaluable contributions to this achievement,” read the statement. 🚨 President Donald J. Trump has SIGNED the Iran Memorandum of Understanding at Versailles in France. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/JQ6qlbvFAF — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 17, 2026 “I express my profound respect and appreciation to His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran and President Masoud Pezeshkian for their wi