President Donald Trump has stated that a “memorandum of understanding” (MoU) in talks to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran “has been largely negotiated,” according to a statement on May 23, 2026. The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Official details of the deal remain scant, and it remains possible some aspects of the memo could change before finalization. The White House has not released the full text or specific terms of the agreement, citing ongoing negotiations.
Iranian officials have not yet publicly confirmed the existence of such a memorandum. International observers note that previous attempts at a ceasefire have faced significant hurdles, including disagreements over nuclear enrichment and regional military presence.
The potential deal would mark a major shift in US-Iran relations, which have been strained since the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018. No timeline for a formal signing has been announced.
