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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a peace agreement on Wednesday aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East, marking a significant diplomatic development between the two countries.

Trump signed the memorandum of understanding during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following the Group of Seven summit in France. The agreement outlines a framework for halting hostilities and advancing broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Moments before putting pen to paper, Trump acknowledged the difficulty of the negotiations. Holding a pen in one hand, he told leaders gathered around the table: “This was not easy, that I can tell you.”

Le Président Trump a signé ce soir à Versailles l’accord entre l’Iran et les États-Unis.

Cet accord ouvre la voie à une paix durable et permet la réouverture du détroit d’Ormuz.

C’est un pas important dans la bonne direction pour nos compatriotes… pic.twitter.com/b1XgZrBv0m

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 18, 2026

Signing Ceremony Draws Applause

After signing the document, Trump held it up for those present at the dinner, prompting applause from attendees.

Video footage from the event showed Macron seated beside Trump, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood behind the president. Other guests in attendance also applauded the signing of the agreement.

“Just signed it,” Trump told reporters as he emerged from the Palace of Versailles following the ceremony.

Iran Shares Images of Signed Agreement

The Iranian Embassy in India later released photographs showing President Pezeshkian holding the signed peace document.

The images underscored Tehran’s participation in the agreement and highlighted the symbolic importance attached to the deal by both sides.

The signing came after months of conflict that had heightened tensions across the region and raised concerns among international observers about wider instability.

Key Provisions of the 14-Point Agreement

The 14-point agreement calls for the immediate cessation of military operations, including those involving Lebanon, and commits both nations to pursuing a final agreement within 60 days.

Among its provisions are the removal of the U.S. naval blockade, guarantees for the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, phased sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets.

The memorandum also includes a U.S.-backed economic development programme for Iran valued at no less than USD 300 billion.

Nuclear Commitments and Future Talks

The agreement states that Iran has reaffirmed its commitment not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons.

It also envisages future discussions concerning Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Those talks are expected to form a key part of the broader negotiations envisioned under the framework agreement as both sides work towards a more comprehensive settlement over the coming weeks.