US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance signed a memorandum of understanding with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to reports from China, other sources, and Turkey. A 60-day negotiating period has begun between Washington and Tehran to resolve core issues, as confirmed by other and Qatar sources. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated that President Trump agreed to the deal terms. It is unclear whether the memorandum of understanding constitutes a final agreement or a preliminary step, as accounts differ on its legal status. Some describe it as a provisional peace agreement that suspended hostilities while leaving core issues unresolved, while others report only the signing of the memorandum without clarifying its finality. Regarding a planned signing ceremony in Geneva on June 19, US Vice President JD Vance said he does not know if he will attend, according to Western and France24 sources, while other reports indicate he previously stated both sides had already signed the deal digitally, though it is not clear whether the digital signing preceded or replaced the Geneva event. According to Alarabiya, Vance said the deal is structured so Iran would gain economic benefits if it met its obligations. Bluesky reported that Vance said nuclear inspectors would be allowed back into Iran as part of a deal to end the war. The Nypost reported that Vance said Iran is honoring the terms of its preliminary peace deal. Wtae reported that Vance said the US Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade. The SCMP reported that Vance said the US and Iran agreed to end the American blockade of Iranian ports. Almonitor reported that Vance said the two big focuses of the negotiations are the nuclear issue and the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Tass reported that Vance said the United States now considers navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear program, including exports of enriched uranium, to be a priority. HindustanTimes reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader accepted the memorandum of understanding and that Vance criticized Israeli reactions to the peace accord. Alarabiya reported that Vance said President Trump is going to get a good outcome one way or the other. GDelt reported that Vance will head to Switzerland to sign the preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran. TimesofIndia reported that Vance said the US and Iran have made great progress in talks. Almonitor reported that Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.