U.S. and Iran Sign MOU on End of War, Dubbed "Trump Deal"; U.S. Conservatives Call It "Surrender"

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The United States and Iran have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end the war. As even the U.S. conservative camp criticizes the unveiled final draft as a de facto surrender, the two countries are expected to begin working-level negotiations based on the agreement soon.

Min Gyeongho reports.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the MOU to end the war with Iran during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on the evening of June 17 (local time).

With Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signing the document, the MOU went into effect immediately.

President Trump praised the agreement, attaching his own name to it, and claimed that he had achieved all his goals and more through the signing of the MOU with Iran.

[Donald Trump/U.S. President: The 'Trump Deal' is a powerful barrier to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons that no nuclear weapon can penetrate.]

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian released the full text of the MOU signed by both presidents on X.

He described the MOU as a "message from a powerful Iran," emphasizing that it "reflects the voice of a nation that has not traded its dignity and independence under any threats or pressure."

The released final draft has drawn criticism even from the U.S. conservative camp, with some calling it "effectively a surrender by the United States."

The final draft of the MOU includes a provision that Iran will do its best to guarantee free passage without fees for 60 days, along with a clause stating that it will engage in dialogue with Oman regarding future management service regulations for the Strait of Hormuz.

Regarding the disposal of enriched uranium, the agreement states that it will be diluted on-site under the supervision of the IAEA at a minimum, effectively accepting its processing within Iran. It also includes a clause for a permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, as a prerequisite for final negotiations, leading to assessments that Iran has secured a card to pressure Israel.

While the two countries are expected to enter into working-level negotiations immediately, attention is focused on whether President Trump, who has threatened to resume bombing if Iran fails to implement the agreement, can turn the situation around during this process.

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