by Misty Severi
President Donald Trump signed the “Memorandum of Understanding” with Iran, which is aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, while visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles on Wednesday evening.
A Trump administration official read the terms outlined in the memorandum to reporters earlier in the day, which addressed Iran’s nuclear program, ongoing fighting in Lebanon, sanctions relief, and plans for the release of frozen funds.
A White House official confirmed to Reuters that the memorandum has been signed.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said the MOU “will be beneficial to the United States,” such as opening the Strait of Hormuz.
“Whether or not the United States can reach an acceptable, verifiable deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program and other issues is yet to be determined, but I see little downside to trying,” Graham said. “The economic stability that comes from opening up the Strait and the cessation of hostilities could create a pathway to peace well beyond the Iranian conflict.”
“The expansion of the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is President Trump’s and my ultimate goal. I think that is best achieved by creating economic stability for the United States, the region and the world, as well as the cessation of hostilities. The signing of the MOU is an essential step to make that happen and thus it is worthwhile,” he added.
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Misty Severi is a reporter for Just the News.Â
