US and Iran sign memorandum of understanding to end war
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Donald Trump, Masoud Pezeshkian
United States / Iran
June 17, 2026
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President Trump and President Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war. The document was signed digitally by Vice-President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator. The status of a planned meeting in Switzerland remains uncertain.
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