The United States and Iran sign an initial agreement to end months of conflict and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, multiple outlets report. The deal—described as a memorandum of understanding and signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian counterparts after a period of secrecy—sets an immediate framework for a permanent cessation of hostilities. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar confirm the agreement and say it takes effect right after signatures. Several reports say the accord includes steps that would reopen commerce in the Strait of Hormuz and waives or suspends U.S.-backed sanctions, allowing Iran to sell oil more freely, alongside financial benefits described by CBS. In parallel, the agreement points toward nuclear constraints, including language that Iran will not develop or procure nuclear weapons and a requirement for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to reports. Both the Washington Post and others describe public reaction in Iran as cautious, with many expressing muted hope. Multiple outlets also note that the full text has not been widely released, leaving questions about the precise terms and how much the U.S. and Iran have traded for near-term concessions. The agreement establishes a 60-day negotiating window toward a final deal.