‘Country’s pride’: Iranian president Pezeshkian hails MoU with US

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as the outcome of months of negotiations and sustained diplomatic efforts, saying that its successful implementation could become a source of national pride.

In a post on X, Pezeshkian praised officials and institutions involved in the negotiations that culminated in the agreement, which is expected to be formally signed later this week.

“The memorandum of understanding that has been drafted is the result of months of dialogue and persistent follow-ups in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country,” Pezeshkian wrote. “I deem it necessary to thank my brothers, Dr Qalibaf, Araghchi, the members of the Shura Council, and all those who played a role in this path,” he added.

آنچه تفاهم شده، گامی مهم برای توقف جنگ و شروع مذاکره است و هنوز توافق نهایی شکل نگرفته است.
جمهوری اسلامی ایران خود را برای همه گزینه‌ها آماده کرده است و تمرکز دولت با یا بدون توافق خدمت صادقانه به مردم است. ملت ایران از امام شهیدش آموخته که زیر بار ذلت نرود.

— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) June 15, 2026

The Iranian President’s remarks come as both Washington and Tehran prepare for the formal signing of the agreement in Geneva, Switzerland. The MoU lays out a framework for future engagement between the two countries and links sanctions relief to Iran’s compliance with nuclear verification measures and broader regional security commitments.

US President Donald Trump, speaking on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, said the full text of the memorandum would soon be released publicly. “I think pretty soon. I want it to be released because it’s a very powerful document,” Trump said, adding that publication would likely take place after the formal signing ceremony expected later this week.

According to CNN, a senior US administration official confirmed that the complete text of the agreement would be made public within 24 to 48 hours, emphasising the administration’s commitment to transparency. While the United States and Iran have already digitally signed the document, officials from both sides are working toward a formal signing ceremony expected to take place in Geneva on Friday.

Switzerland has welcomed the agreement and described it as an important step toward de-escalation and regional stability. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said it is coordinating with the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar to facilitate the signing process.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said the agreement would operate under a performance-based framework and that no sanctions relief would be granted automatically. “We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there’s been no money released, and that won’t change,” Vance said in an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America.

He added that sanctions relief would depend on verifiable Iranian actions, including reducing enriched uranium stockpiles and allowing international monitoring of its nuclear programme. (ANI)