Leaked US-Iran Deal Reveals 14-Point Plan to End War
A confidential 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has been leaked ahead of its scheduled signing on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, revealing the full scope of diplomatic efforts to end the war that began in February 2026. The document, obtained and published by Al Arabiya English, outlines a comprehensive framework covering a permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, and a pathway toward a final comprehensive agreement.
The Road to the Deal
The war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran began on February 28, 2026, involving airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli ground operations in Lebanon, Iranian retaliatory strikes, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint through which approximately 20% of global oil passes. After a ceasefire was agreed in April but repeatedly violated, momentum toward a diplomatic solution accelerated in early June.
According to VRT NWS, President Donald Trump announced on June 14 that the deal was complete on Truth Social, and digital signing by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf followed on June 15. The official signing ceremony is now set for Friday at the Burgensrock luxury hotel resort in Switzerland.
Key Provisions of the 14-Point Plan
The leaked MoU covers several critical areas. The first and most fundamental point establishes an immediate and permanent end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon — though notably, Israel is not mentioned as a party to the agreement. The New York Post reports that Israel was denied access to the draft before signing.
On maritime security, the US agrees to lift its naval blockade and begin withdrawing military presence around Iran within 30 days. Iran, in turn, commits to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and clearing mines it has laid. The reopening of the waterway is critical for global energy markets, with oil prices already dropping 4-5% following the announcement.
Economic provisions are substantial. The US commits to phasing out all sanctions against Iran, granting immediate temporary waivers for Iranian oil exports, and releasing frozen Iranian assets abroad. Most notably, the deal establishes a $300 billion reconstruction and investment fund for Iran. According to Reuters, this fund is structured as a private investment vehicle rather than government grants, with companies from the US, the Gulf, Asia, South America, and Africa committing financing.
The Nuclear Question
On the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program, the document takes a notably different approach from the 2015 JCPOA. Iran reaffirms that it will not develop nuclear weapons, but the MoU does not explicitly require Iran to stop uranium enrichment or dismantle its nuclear infrastructure. Instead, the fate of enriched uranium and other nuclear issues are deferred to negotiations on a final agreement, which must be concluded within 60 days.
Jens Franssen, a Middle East expert quoted by VRT NWS, expressed skepticism about the timeline: “I expect some minor violations, but not of the order that the ceasefire will be completely violated quickly. Still, I have many questions about the 60-day timeframe. That is far too short, especially for a nuclear agreement. Previously, years were spent negotiating such matters, not months.”
International Reactions and Israeli Concerns
The deal has drawn a mixed international response. Al Jazeera reports that Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, China, Turkey, France, the UK, Germany, the EU, and the UN have all expressed support. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator, said “peace has never been closer.”
However, Israel has reacted with deep concern. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the Israeli army will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza “for an unlimited period,” while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the agreement “bad for Israel and for the entire free world.”
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen struck a cautious note, saying: “The principle of sanctions is that we need real change on the ground before we can think about lifting them.”
Analysis and Implications
The agreement represents a significant diplomatic achievement but leaves many critical questions unanswered. The 60-day window for negotiating a comprehensive treaty — covering nuclear issues, the final status of sanctions, and troop withdrawals — is widely viewed as extremely ambitious.
Iran historian Peyman Jafari, speaking to the Belgian program Terzake, noted that “Iran is naturally trying to sell this as a victory. Because the United States and Israel, two superpowers, have not been able to force Iran to its knees.”
Perhaps the biggest uncertainty is whether Israel will comply with a ceasefire in Lebanon when it is not a signatory to the agreement. With Israeli airstrikes continuing in Lebanon as of June 17 and the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile unresolved, the path from this preliminary framework to a lasting peace remains fraught with obstacles.
What to Watch For
The signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland will be the next major milestone. After that, all eyes will be on the 60-day negotiation period to see whether the US and Iran can translate this ambitious framework into a binding, enforceable final agreement — and whether Israel can be brought into the fold.