US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Sign Understanding

Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict that has been ongoing for four months.

According to Pakistani officials and statements from both sides, the agreement has already come into effect. It includes commitments to end military activities on all fronts, prevent Iran from developing or acquiring nuclear weapons, and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for world trade.

While the agreement is seen as a sign of a potentially major diplomatic achievement, questions remain about how it will be implemented.

Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai said that Tehran and Washington have finalized and electronically signed the agreement. According to him, the memorandum of understanding has come into effect and has paved the way for negotiations for a final agreement within the next 60 days.

Baghai also stated that Tehran will carefully monitor whether the United States implements the agreement. He also warned that if the US does not fulfill its obligations, Iran will not fulfill its commitments.

He reiterated that Iran's missile program will not be a subject of any kind of negotiation.

Nuclear talks may extend beyond 60 days

According to Kenneth Katzman, a senior fellow at the Soufan Center, negotiations between the US and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program may last longer than the 60-day timeframe mentioned in the memorandum of understanding.

He described the negotiations as a