The 14 Key Points of the U.S.-Iran Agreement

The United States published the official text of 14 points of its memorandum of understanding with Iran. The document establishes a broad ceasefire, opens the door to financial relief, and leaves the nuclear issue for future negotiations.

The publication comes after days of secrecy and leaked versions. According to CNN reporting, the text was digitally signed on Sunday by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The White House said that a previous draft was not the final text.

The agreement is not a final treaty. It is a political framework with timelines, conditions, and international oversight. Its value lies in creating a 60-day negotiation pathway and obligating both parties to maintain initial measures.

What Does the Agreement Establish Regarding the War?

Point 1 orders the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts. This includes Lebanon. It also prohibits new threats or uses of force between the United States and Iran, along with their allies in the current conflict.

Point 2 requires mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. Point 3 sets a maximum timeline of 60 days to finalize the agreement. This timeline can only be extended by mutual consent.

The document also addresses a verification mechanism. Point 12 creates an executive channel to monitor implementation of the memorandum. Point 14 adds that the final agreement must be ratified by a binding resolution of the UN Security Council.

The United Nations typically requires that agreements with regional impact have clear control mechanisms. In this case, that logic is reflected in the final point of the text. The objective is to prevent the memorandum from being merely a political statement.

A senior U.S. official who reviewed the document said the agreement seeks to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted that the pact offers economic relief if Iran improves its conduct. That phrase shows that Washington intends to combine pressure and reward.

What Changes for the Strait of Hormuz?

Point 4 orders the United States to lift the naval blockade immediately. Additionally, it states that any obstacles against Iran must end completely in 30 days. Maritime traffic must return proportionally to pre-war levels.

Point 5 commits Iran to guaranteeing safe and free passage of commercial vessels. This transit covers the route between the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. It also includes consultations with Oman and other coastal states.

The text mentions the need to remove technical and military obstacles. It also discusses demining. In practice, this suggests that the agreement is not only diplomatic but also operational and maritime.