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Trump, Iran Sign 14-Point Deal to Resume Inspections

6/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Iran will consent to major weapons inspections to ensure future nuclear honesty.
On June 18, Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian electronically signed a 14-point memorandum that sets a framework for ending the conflict and resuming inspections.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has not accepted new obligations and will continue cooperation with the IAEA under existing safeguards.

History

Historical Context

After the P5+1 and the European Union sealed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran on 14 July 2015, the deal limited enrichment and lifted most nuclear-related sanctions, taking effect on 20 January 2016. The United States withdrew in 2018, and on 18 June 2024 President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a memorandum that echoes the 2015 framework, pending expanded IAEA inspections.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Iran will consent to major weapons inspections to ensure future nuclear honesty.
On June 18, Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian electronically signed a 14-point memorandum that sets a framework for ending the conflict and resuming inspections.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has not accepted new obligations and will continue cooperation with the IAEA under existing safeguards.

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