A landmark memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has come into effect, bringing an immediate halt to nearly four months of direct conflict and opening a 60-day window for negotiations on a comprehensive peace settlement.

The 14-point agreement, signed electronically ahead of a planned meeting in Switzerland, establishes an immediate ceasefire, commits both sides to refrain from hostile actions, and sets out a framework for addressing longstanding disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues. 

Under the agreement, the United States will begin lifting its naval blockade around Iran and work towards restoring normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days. Iran, in turn, has pledged to facilitate safe passage for commercial shipping and reaffirmed that it will not pursue nuclear weapons.

The memorandum also outlines plans for negotiations on sanctions relief, economic reconstruction and the future handling of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile under international oversight. Both sides have agreed to pursue a final settlement within 60 days, although the deadline may be extended by mutual consent. 

The United States and Iran have formally launched a new diplomatic process after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending months of conflict. The agreement calls for an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations on a broader peace settlement.

Washington has committed to easing maritime restrictions and pursuing sanctions relief, while Tehran has reaffirmed that it will not seek nuclear weapons and has agreed to address concerns over its enriched uranium stockpile under international supervision. 

The deal also includes provisions for economic reconstruction and future cooperation on regional security. Diplomats now face the more difficult task of converting the framework into a binding agreement within the next sixty days.