US and Iran agree to memorandum of understanding and immediate end to military operations

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The United States and Iran have agreed to halt military operations immediately under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced Sunday through Pakistani mediation. Both nations confirmed a signing ceremony in Switzerland, marking a dramatic shift in their decades-long standoff. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping corridor, easing sanctions, and launching further negotiations on nuclear issues. The agreement represents an unexpected diplomatic breakthrough after months of regional tensions.