US-Iran Ceasefire MOU Claimed by Trump, Contested by Tehran

President Trump declared on June 12 that 'we ended the war with Iran today,' announcing a proposed memorandum of understanding following weeks of indirect negotiations sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. VP JD Vance indicated he may travel to a European city — Geneva currently favored — to sign the MOU alongside Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf by Sunday. The proposed document reportedly covers a 60-day negotiating window, cessation of hostilities including in Lebanon, nuclear program talks, opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting of the US blockade. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei stated the document's terms remain under review across 'various branches of the system,' firmly rejecting the characterization that a final deal has been reached. Vance publicly stated Iran will not receive cash or access to frozen funds merely for signing or attending talks, with economic benefits contingent on obligations fulfilled.