Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump have electronically signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the first known bilateral agreement between the United States and Iran to be digitally signed by the leaders of both countries.
The agreement, aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran, is being seen as a significant diplomatic breakthrough.
The Iranian Embassy in India also shared details of the signing on social media.
The electronic signing follows negotiations that culminated in a framework for de-escalation and restoration of maritime security in the region. The MoU is expected to pave the way for further discussions on sanctions, regional stability and other contentious issues between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the historic “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” had been electronically signed by the Presidents of the United States and Iran and endorsed by him as mediator. He said the signing of the agreement at the highest level reflected both sides’ commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
“I am honoured to announce that the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Sharif said in a statement.
Sharif said the MoU would enter into force with immediate effect. As part of the initial measures under the agreement, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States would lift its naval blockade on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes, carrying a substantial share of global oil shipments. Any disruption in the waterway has historically raised concerns over international energy supplies and regional security.
The agreement is expected to have significant implications for regional stability and global energy markets, with observers closely watching the implementation of its provisions in the coming days.