18/06/2026 03:03 - Internacionales
Representación simbólica del acuerdo de paz entre Estados Unidos e Irán, con documentos firmados sobre una mesa diplomática, banderas de ambas naciones y un mapa del Medio Oriente iluminado en el fondo, simbolizando la esperanza de paz
The United States and Iran signed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, a conflict that began on February 28, 2026 and has claimed the lives of more than 3,700 people, primarily in Iranian territory and Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump signed the document during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, as part of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The American leader was accompanied by his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.
On the Iranian side, President Masoud Pezeshkian (a moderate reformist who took office in 2024 following the death of Ebrahim Raisi) signed the memorandum electronically. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed the signing.
The mediation was led by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who acted as a facilitator between both parties during negotiations.
On Friday, June 19, 2026, a formal ceremony will take place in Bürgenstock, Switzerland (a historic venue for international peace negotiations), to commemorate the agreement and advance technical negotiations defining final details.
Both countries have a 60-day deadline to negotiate a definitive peace treaty. During this period, Iran's current nuclear programs will remain in effect, and new US military deployments will be frozen.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ceasefire | Immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. |
| Strait of Hormuz | Immediate reopening of this crucial maritime route through which 20% of the world's oil flows. Iran will not charge tolls during the first 60 days. |
| Lifting of Blockade | The United States will lift the maritime blockade within 30 days and issue licenses for Iran to resume oil sales. |
| Nuclear Program | Iran commits to diluting its enriched uranium under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and reaffirms it will never manufacture nuclear weapons. |
| Reconstruction Fund | Creation of a USD 300 billion fund, financed by US allies, destined for Iran's reconstruction. |
One of the most sensitive points of the agreement is Iran's commitment to dilute its enriched uranium through an in-situ dilution system under IAEA supervision. The text establishes that nuclear material will be processed without needing to be transported outside the country.
International analysts and media outlets such as CNN noted that the memorandum's language is "generic" and "vague," raising questions about its effective implementation.
Despite the signing, President Trump issued warnings from Évian, stating that the text "is not final" and that he could reverse course if Iran "doesn't behave." The president even threatened to "drop bombs" again if the agreement is not fulfilled according to his expectations.
Iran's lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (a conservative politician and former Speaker of Parliament), declared that "the agreement constitutes America's failure" and defended Iran's sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz.
Deaths since Feb 28, 2026
World oil via Hormuz
Brent oil barrel
Deadline for final agreement
Hezbollah celebrated the agreement and defined it as a "great victory" for Iran. The group's Secretary General, Naim Qassem (who took leadership after Hassan Nasrallah's death in 2024), thanked Tehran for insisting on including the Lebanese front in the negotiations.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (a former army commander elected in early 2026 following years of political vacuum) stated that direct negotiations with Israel initiated in April are "independent" of the Washington-Tehran agreement.
G7 countries (the Group of Seven: US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan) issued a joint statement describing the pact as "a historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon and address threats related to its regional and ballistic activities."
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime passage located between Oman and Iran that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Approximately 20% of the world's oil flows through this route, making it one of the most important energy transit points globally. Its closure for more than three months severely disrupted global energy markets.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
