Tuesday marks 109 days since the war began, with the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran.

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Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronically Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronically Iran’s National Security Council said on Monday that the deal ends fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump has said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been “all signed” electronically, and the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday.

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KEY FACTS

US President Donald Trump has said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been “all signed” electronically, and the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday.
Iran’s National Security Council said on Monday that the deal ends fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
US officials told the Reuters and AFP news agencies that the agreement was signed by Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and main Iranian negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The details of the MoU between the US and Iran have not yet been made fully public, but officials on both sides have offered some indications of what may be included.
Both sides say negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme as well as relief from sanctions will take place in follow-up talks during the 60-day period after the MoU is officially signed in Switzerland on Friday.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran escalated significantly in March 2026, when the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, including power plants and air defenses. This marked a critical turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, which had been deteriorating for years.

In response to these strikes, Iran initiated a series of military actions, including missile launches targeting U.S. interests and allies in the region, as well as increased support for proxy groups in Lebanon and Syria.

Brief

In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Tehran and Washington have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities on multiple fronts, including Lebanon. This agreement comes after 109 days of war initiated by coordinated military strikes from the US and Israel against Iran.

US President Donald Trump confirmed the signing, which also involved US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The MoU is expected to lift the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and ensure that the Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday.

While the specifics of the agreement remain largely undisclosed, both sides have hinted at its implications for regional stability. The Iranian National Security Council has framed this deal as a crucial step towards de-escalation, suggesting a potential shift in the dynamics of the conflict.

However, the lack of detailed public information raises questions about the long-term viability of this agreement and its impact on the ongoing military actions in the region. As the situation develops, many governments will be closely monitoring the implementation of this MoU and its effects on the broader geopolitical landscape.

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