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US Iran war end MoU
KATHMANDU: The United States and Iran are preparing to formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending more than three months of conflict, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough that could ease tensions across the Middle East and stabilize global energy markets.
According to officials from both countries, the preliminary agreement has been finalized and is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland later this week following mediation efforts led by Pakistan and supported by other international stakeholders.
The framework agreement includes an immediate halt to military operations, a ceasefire period for further negotiations, the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of restrictions affecting maritime trade and Iranian ports.
The proposed MoU is expected to establish a 60-day negotiation period during which both sides will discuss broader issues, including sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear program, and the future of enriched uranium stockpiles. While many details remain under negotiation, both Washington and Tehran have described the agreement as the most significant step toward peace since the conflict began earlier this year.
The agreement would also reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, through which a substantial share of global oil exports passes each day. International leaders from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East have welcomed the development, although some concerns remain regarding implementation and unresolved regional security issues.
Financial markets reacted positively to news of the agreement, with oil prices falling sharply as investors anticipated the restoration of normal energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices declined by more than 4 percent, while major stock markets gained on expectations of reduced geopolitical risk and lower inflationary pressure.
Analysts say a sustained peace agreement could help ease global energy costs, reduce shipping and insurance expenses, improve trade flows, and support economic growth worldwide. Lower fuel prices would particularly benefit energy-importing countries such as Nepal, India, Japan, and much of Europe, while helping central banks in major economies manage inflation more effectively.
However, economists caution that the long-term economic benefits will depend on the successful implementation of the agreement and continued progress in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions regime.
The agreement remains subject to formal signing and subsequent negotiations, but diplomats and market participants alike view it as a potentially historic turning point in one of the world’s most consequential geopolitical conflicts.
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