US and Iran sign deal to end Middle East war
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The US and Iran have signed a deal to end a Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute enriched uranium for economic relief.
- The agreement includes waiving oil sanctions and facilitating a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran.
- The deal aims to de-escalate conflict that led to the Strait of Hormuz being shut down, but some US allies express concern.
US President Donald Trump and Iran's president have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to end the Middle East war. Under the terms, Iran will dilute its enriched uranium in exchange for significant economic relief, including the immediate waiver of crippling oil sanctions.
Now it is time to test the implementation of the agreement.
The deal, signed during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, aims to resolve the conflict that began on February 28. The war, launched by the United States and Israel, prompted Iranian counterattacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global economic waterway.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the document was finalized with the presidents' signatures and expressed optimism about testing its implementation. The agreement also includes provisions for the US to facilitate a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations once a final nuclear program deal is reached.
People will see it and judge.
However, the agreement has drawn criticism from some US allies. Senator Bill Cassidy voiced strong disapproval, arguing that Iran's nuclear ambitions were not curbed and that the deal rewards threats to the Strait of Hormuz. He called it "the worst foreign policy blunder in decades."
Iran's nuclear ambitions were not curbed, and they have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz works. Sanctions will be lifted, and the bombing has stopped. This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.
Despite the concerns, Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared the deal a "US failure" and a "great victory" for Iran. The agreement is considered a temporary arrangement to allow for detailed negotiations on Iran's long-term nuclear ambitions.
Great victory
Originally published by RTร News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.