Trump announces preliminary deal with Iran, potential European signing this weekend

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that a preliminary agreement with Iran has been reached, with the potential for a signing ceremony in Europe this weekend. The White House stated the deal was personally approved by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Jamenei, and that the conditions were agreed upon by involved parties including Turkey, Gulf nations, and Israel.

This development marks a shift in the official U.S. stance, coming just hours after contemplation of new military operations in the region. Trump told reporters that the response received from Iran was affirmative, describing the document as a memorandum of understanding. The signing is reportedly to be delegated to Vice President JD Vance, who will travel to Europe for the formal ceremony. Trump himself will remain in Washington to host a mixed martial arts tournament at the White House.

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the response received was affirmative

Prior to the announcement, the U.S. executive branch notified the suspension of an aerial offensive against Iran that had been planned for that night. Tensions between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran had been active since military operations began on February 28. As of the White House's report, Iranian authorities had not yet issued official statements regarding the agreement.

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the document as a memorandum of understanding