US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian…

US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf signed an electronic memorandum marking the start of crisis resolution efforts, according to Axios citing a source. The president stated that it will be fully opened on Friday.

Consensus

• The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in electronic form on June 15, 2025.
• The formal signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19, 2025, in Switzerland.
• The agreement includes the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran will be allowed to sell oil and petrochemical products without restrictions after the agreement is finalized.

Points of divergence

• The signing ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19, 2025, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. — interfax
• Iran will not receive financial assistance from the U.S. as part of the agreement. — vedomosti
• The U.S. will maintain its military presence in the Middle East until a final agreement is reached. — interfax
• Iran will receive financial assistance from the U.S. after signing the memorandum. — vedomosti
• The U.S. will reduce its military presence in the region only after a final agreement is reached. — interfax
• Israel is not required to withdraw from Lebanon as part of the agreement. — interfax