U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 12, 2026, that the United States has "ended the war in Iran" and that a formal peace treaty would be signed soon. During a campaign rally in Georgia, Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had reached a "very strong memorandum of understanding" that would serve as the basis for the final peace deal. He indicated that this agreement would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran had agreed to forgo pursuing nuclear weapons.
In contrast, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that while significant parts of an agreement had been finalized, other aspects were still under negotiation, and Tehran would not compromise on its core demands. Major General Ali Abdollahi criticized the U.S. for discussing agreements while allegedly engaging in hostile actions.
This announcement follows a period of escalating tensions, with Trump having previously warned of renewed military action against Iran. The situation is expected to be a significant topic at the upcoming G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, where Trump suggested the peace treaty could be signed.