Ghalibaf: Iran Took a Major Step Toward Final Victory

Signing of a Historic Memorandum on the Eve of Summer 2026

In a dramatic development that has influenced the global political landscape, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, announced on Monday, June 15, 2026, that the Islamic Republic of Iran has taken a long and decisive step toward "final victory." These remarks followed reports of the digital signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States to end recent military conflicts [1][3].

This agreement, reached through the mediation of Pakistan, was signed electronically by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf representing Tehran, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States, along with his Vice President, JD Vance. In a message on the social network X, Ghalibaf published an image of the 4,500-year-old Cypress of Abarkuh as a symbol of Iran's endurance, emphasizing that the enemies intended to destroy and force the surrender of Iran but ultimately failed [2][6].

Details of the Agreement and Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

According to reports published on June 16, 2026, this memorandum includes an immediate cessation of military operations and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international maritime traffic [5]. It is expected that with the implementation of this agreement, a portion of Iran's frozen assets will be released and access to global markets will be facilitated. Ghalibaf attributed this achievement to the "historic resistance of the nation" and the "struggle of the armed forces," who did not allow external pressures to lead to the country's collapse [1][8].

The agreement also provides for a 60-day window for intensive negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. On the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Donald Trump called this agreement the entry into "Phase Two" of diplomacy, claiming that this path would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while Iranian officials emphasize the preservation of their nuclear rights within the framework of the NPT [4][7].

Regional Reflections and Future Challenges

The announcement of this news has sparked a wave of reactions in the region. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates issued statements welcoming the reduction in tensions [6]. However, reports indicate that some parties, including Israeli officials, have expressed dissatisfaction with the agreement, considering it insufficient for their security [4][8].

Ghalibaf emphasized in his speech that Iran still stands by its principled positions and that this memorandum does not mean a retreat from national ideals, but rather a tool to stabilize Iran's authority in the international arena. The official in-person signing ceremony for this document is scheduled to be held on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland [3][5].