Iran war LIVE: Deal takes ‘immediate effect’ as leaders sign, all eyes on Geneva ceremony

Iran war LIVE: The Iran and the United States have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end more than 3 months of war, that will put an end to the fighting in West Asia. The deal will be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. The 14-point memorandum of understanding, though not officially announced, mentions the war in Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz, and other contesting issues. Here are some key points:

• The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
• The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States undertake to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum period of 60 days, extendable by mutual consent.
• The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States agree that an implementation mechanism will be established to oversee the successful implementation of and future commitment to the Final Agreement.

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Iran war LIVE: Top Democratic lawmakers have demanded that Secretary of State Marco Rubio brief the US Congress on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Iran to end the over three-month war.

In a letter addressed to Rubio on Wednesday, Congressmen Gregory Meeks, Jim Himes and Adam Smith, the ranking members of the House committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence and Armed Services, respectively, sought an “immediate” briefing to Congress upon his return to Washington.

Rubio is accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to France for the G7 Summit and related engagements.

“While we welcome the Administration’s turn toward diplomacy and its decision to end this war of choice, the Administration must provide Congress with greater details about the MoU, any side agreements, and the Administration’s plan and strategy for the 60-day ceasefire period,” the Congressmen said in the letter.

They sought details on the Trump administration’s approach to sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear programme, and reported economic and reconstruction funds.

“On all these questions, the Administration has already repeatedly contradicted itself while asking the American people to trust the contents of an agreement that hasn’t been made available to them,” the lawmakers said.

“We request that this briefing occur as soon as possible and that all relevant documents, including the full text of the MoU and any related agreements or implementing arrangements, be provided to Congress in advance,” they said.

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Iran war LIVE: The White House said Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the war in Iran while at Versailles, though cameras weren’t present for that.

Many historic treaties have been signed at Versailles over the centuries, ending wars or territorial disputes. The most infamous was that sealed in 1919 officially ending World War I — whose harsh terms imposed on Germany are blamed by some historians for laying the groundwork for World War II.

Iran war LIVE: Trump told reporters that he signed the memorandum of understanding with Iran. “It’s signed,” Trump said as he left Versailles. “I signed it in Versailles,” Trump said. “Just signed it.”

Iran war LIVE: Though officials had said Trump and US Vice President JD Vance had digitally signed the agreement Sunday and that a ceremonial signing would be held Friday in Switzerland, a US official who spoke on condition of anonymity to share details about the agreement said Trump signed the deal while at Versailles on Wednesday.

The US official said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed it Wednesday, though Iran did not immediately comment. It wasn’t immediately clear if that act started a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal. It was also not clear how Trump’s signing of the deal at Versailles differed from his digital signing on Sunday.

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Iran war LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron shared first visuals of US President Donald Trump signing the MoU to end Iran war during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. “This agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It is an important step in the right direction for our compatriots that will soon enable a decrease in energy prices,” Macron wrote on X.

Iran war LIVE: Confirming the signing of the MoU, Pakistan Prime Minister said, “It shall enter into force with immediate effect.”

Sharif said Pakistan and co-mediator Qatar will still host an official signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland. His statement came shortly after Trump said he’d signed the agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles.

Iran war LIVE: Leaders of Iran and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding, an interim document to end the Middle East war, moderator Pakistani has confirmed. ‘It shall enter into force with immediate effect”, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.