Trump Signs US-Iran Agreement to End Conflict, Opening Path to Ceasefire and Fresh Nuclear Negotiations

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally signed an agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening diplomatic negotiations, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward Tehran and introducing immediate economic relief measures for Iran.

The agreement, which both sides said takes effect immediately, calls for a permanent end to hostilities and launches a 60-day negotiation process intended to reach a broader settlement on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional issues.

According to AP, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government played a mediating role in the negotiations, announced that the understanding became operational once leaders from both countries signed the document.

Trump signed the agreement during a visit to France while attending engagements following the G7 summit. International media reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also endorsed the framework in Tehran.

Although the full text has not been officially released, details circulated by officials from both countries the agreement calls for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

In return, Washington will begin waiving sanctions that had restricted Iranian oil exports, enabling Tehran to re-enter energy markets immediately. International media reported that wider sanctions relief and access to frozen assets could be linked to progress achieved during upcoming negotiations.

The agreement also includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, after months of disruption that contributed to volatility in global markets and rising fuel prices.

Another sensitive element concerns Lebanon, where the framework reportedly reaffirms territorial integrity amid ongoing regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah.

Despite describing the deal as strong, Trump indicated that military options remained available if negotiations collapse. As reported by AP, he suggested the current arrangement serves as an understanding rather than a final settlement.

The agreement is expected to face political scrutiny in both Washington and the wider region as negotiations continue.