US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian regime at the Palace of Versailles in France
The signing took place during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron, following the G7 summit.
According to the White House, the signing occurred during a celebration of Trump’s birthday.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles described the event as “spectacular,” highlighting the success of the trip and the intense pace of meetings.
She stated that the agreement represents a “great step forward” for the United States and the world, although the next 60 days will involve defining important details.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acted as mediator and announced that the memorandum was signed electronically by the presidents of both countries.
Among the initial measures, Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz-a vital route for oil transport-and the United States would lift the naval blockade in the region.
Macron, for his part, hailed the agreement as a path to “lasting peace” and a possible reduction in energy prices.
The agreement generated strong reactions, especially in Israel and the Jewish community.
Morton Klein, national president of the Zionist Organization of America, called the memorandum a “disaster” that benefits almost exclusively Iran and “stabs Israel in the back.” He criticized the demand that Israel withdraw from Lebanon and stop fighting Hezbollah, an armed group financed by Iran, and compared the approach to negotiating with “Islamist Nazis.”
Other voices also expressed concern.
Brian Romick, of the Democratic Majority for Israel, said the agreement does not guarantee long-term stability in the region, as it does not permanently close the path to a nuclear weapon for Iran nor limit its missiles, drones, or support for terrorist groups.
Leaders of an umbrella group of American Jewish organizations acknowledged Trump’s verbal commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but demanded more details on verification, punishments, and containment of the country’s destabilizing activities.
The text of the agreement is still being analyzed by various sectors, and the implications for the security of Israel and the Middle East remain under debate.
Published in 06/18/2026 10h20
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