U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding set for Geneva signing
By The BriefBrief
A preliminary U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is set to be signed in Geneva after a stand-down and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO:Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi and U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT:Gharibabadi said the memorandum text is finalized and will be signed in Geneva on Friday; Trump said the U.S. naval blockade would stand down and Hormuz would reopen as part of the deal.
WHEN:Jun 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM ET
WHERE:Geneva, Switzerland
WHY:The sides agreed to a memorandum of understanding following a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement intended to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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