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Iran Confirms Electronic Signing of MoU with US; Trump Issues Threat

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed an electronic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States.
  • The agreement, reportedly named the 'Trump Accord,' aims to end a conflict, with both parties signing electronically.
  • Despite the agreement, former President Trump issued a threat, stating that military action would resume if Iran violates the terms.

Iran has confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States was signed electronically, signaling a potential de-escalation of tensions. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, stated that both parties have now formally signed the agreement digitally, as reported by state broadcaster Press TV and cited by Al Jazeera.

The agreement, which is called the 'Trump Accord,' is fantastic.

โ€” Donald TrumpDescribing the MoU signed with Iran during a press conference.

The agreement, reportedly referred to as the 'Trump Accord,' is intended to bring an end to a conflict. Axios, citing two American sources, reported the digital signing, indicating the memorandum is now in effect. Former President Donald Trump was also reported by Axios to have personally signed a copy of the MoU while dining with French President Emmanuel Macron in Versailles.

During a press conference at the G7 summit in Evian, Trump declared the accord a "great success," emphasizing renewed cooperation and a common language between nations on issues ranging from Iran to Ukraine. He defended the agreement, stating that all objectives had been met or exceeded. "Everyone is happy, nobody told me 'you were wrong, you should have continued bombing,'" Trump asserted, accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

If they don't respect the agreements, we will start dropping bombs on their heads again.

โ€” Donald TrumpIssuing a warning to Iran regarding adherence to the MoU.

However, Trump also reiterated threats against Iran, warning that military action would resume if the country failed to adhere to the agreement. "If they don't respect the agreements, we will start dropping bombs on their heads again." He also suggested that Iran had been on the verge of using nuclear weapons and implied that the agreement allowed for a potential "regime change" due to a less radical leadership. Trump also expressed frustration with critical media coverage, labeling some outlets as "fake."

We have destroyed them, surely they would have used nuclear weapons. They wanted me to destroy everything, their bridges and infrastructure. But this way, with this new, less radicalized leadership, we can talk about a regime change.

โ€” Donald TrumpDiscussing the perceived threat from Iran and the implications of the new agreement.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.