Trump claims US–Iran deal signed as Vance signals release before Friday, Hormuz reopening in focus

By The Inspirer.

US Vice-President JD Vance has said President Donald Trump may release a preliminary US–Iran agreement before Friday, as details emerge of a framework deal aimed at easing tensions and paving the way for broader negotiations, including the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance described the memorandum of understanding (MOU) as a brief, general document of about “a page and a half,” saying it sets out a broad framework rather than a fully detailed agreement.

The developments come as senior US officials begin to disclose elements of the deal, including a proposed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the same day the agreement is expected to be formally signed in Geneva.

Speaking during the G7 summit in France, Trump said the agreement had already been finalised. “I am very happy to say it’s signed, the deal is all signed,” he said while meeting French President Emmanuel Macron.

US officials later indicated the document was signed electronically by Trump, Vice-President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

According to officials, technical negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme are expected to continue this week, with sanctions relief and access to frozen assets dependent on Tehran’s compliance with its commitments under the deal.

Vance told Fox News that while the agreement sets out a general framework, many of the details will still be worked out in technical negotiations.

“The MOU sets up a structure where the Iranians get the benefits of the bargain by meeting their obligations,” he said, adding that Iran is expected to commit to regional stability and verifiable limits on its nuclear programme.

He also said the agreement includes commitments to stop supporting armed groups described by the US as terrorist organisations.

The deal is expected to extend a ceasefire for 60 days, during which further negotiations will take place to reach a final agreement.

The announcement has drawn international attention, with G7 leaders expected to discuss the implications during a special session involving Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Reports indicate that Qatar played a key mediating role, with officials saying intensive talks lasted more than 14 hours before the initial framework was reached.

While the agreement has been welcomed by some regional actors as a step toward de-escalation, tensions remain. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, with or without a deal, and confirmed Israeli forces would remain deployed in strategic areas in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “as long as necessary.”

Iranian officials, meanwhile, have described the framework as a step toward reducing tensions but expressed continued mistrust of the United States, saying key issues remain unresolved.

The agreement is being closely watched for its potential impact on global oil markets, shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, and broader regional stability in the Middle East.