Arabic version: قادة العالم يثنون على اتفاق وقف إطلاق النار بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران ومسار المفاوضات

US President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire in the US-Iran war, according to Al Jazeera. Pakistan, which has been mediating the peace process, said the “Islamabad MoU” had gone into effect as of Wednesday.

The agreement includes Iran reaffirming a commitment to not develop a nuclear weapon, an end to the war on all fronts, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The war began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, though a temporary ceasefire suspended much of the most intense fighting on April 8. This agreement extends the ceasefire for 60 days, paving the way for further negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme and US sanctions on Tehran.

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, emphasized that Iran will closely monitor US compliance and will not fulfill its commitments if the US fails to meet its obligations. He noted that discussions would include Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions but would exclude the missile program.

International reactions have been varied. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed pride in facilitating the agreement, while the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general welcomed the memorandum and stressed the need for concrete steps regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

French President Emmanuel Macron praised the deal as a significant step towards lasting peace and a reduction in energy prices. Meanwhile, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem called it a “big victory” for Iran and urged that negotiations with Israel focus solely on mutual security. Both China and Russia have also welcomed the agreement, hoping for rational and pragmatic approaches in upcoming negotiations.