Trump, Iran Sign MoU to End West Asia War at G7 Dinner in Versailles
June 18, 2026 12:55 PM IST

Trump, Iran Sign MoU to End West Asia War at G7 Dinner in Versailles

News Desk - U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the West Asia war, with Trump signing the document during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

According to the report, the agreement was presented as a major step toward ending hostilities between the United States and Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and creating a framework for future talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. The reported terms also include easing sanctions, allowing Iran to resume oil exports, and setting up a 60-day window for negotiations toward a fuller settlement. The signing was described as partly ceremonial, since officials said the document had already been digitally signed earlier by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s chief negotiator, with Trump later signing a physical copy at dinner.

One report said Macron welcomed the move and called it an important step toward peace and lower energy prices. The agreement is being framed as an interim understanding rather than a final peace treaty, and it remains unclear whether the signing officially triggered the next phase of implementation. Still, the reported deal marks a sharp shift from the earlier war footing, with both sides now presented as moving toward de-escalation and formal talks.

If the reports are accurate, this is a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could ease tensions across West Asia and reduce the risk of further conflict. But because it is still a memorandum of understanding, the real test will be whether both sides follow through on implementation and the next round of negotiations.

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