U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding; Hormuz Transit Fees Waived for 60 Days

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The U.S. and Iranian governments have confirmed that the leaders of both countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end hostilities. The agreement includes a provision that waives transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz for only 60 days. President Trump warned that if Iran fails to uphold the agreement, he will resume bombing.

Report by Yoo Deok-gi.

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The U.S. and Iranian governments announced that U.S. President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian have signed an MOU to end hostilities.

A senior U.S. official stated that the MOU went into effect upon signing.

Although U.S. Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf had already signed the document electronically on the 14th (U.S. local time), it appears that the signing authority was elevated to the presidents of both nations to accelerate the implementation of the MOU.

As both sides moved forward with the official signing process earlier than planned to expedite the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, there is speculation that the in-person signing ceremony, which was scheduled to be held in Switzerland on the 19th, may be canceled.

The U.S. government released the 14 articles of the MOU to the press, following the earlier leak of a draft.

The articles include the cessation of military operations and the commencement of nuclear negotiations for 60 days.

The provision stating that transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz will be waived for only 60 days is expected to spark controversy in the future.

The MOU also mentions a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran. President Trump, currently visiting France, drew a line, stating that U.S. funds would not be involved.

President Trump repeatedly pressured Iran, warning that he would resume bombing if they did not behave properly.

[Donald Trump/U.S. President: It is not final; it is just a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). If I don't like it, I will attack again and drop bombs on their heads.]

President Trump referred to this MOU as the "Trump Deal" and praised himself for building a wall that prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The U.S. side stated that Iran has agreed to dilute and dispose of enriched uranium within its borders.

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