The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon, according to TASS. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, as reported by the Moscow Times. American and Iranian officials announced they had reached an agreement on a framework to conclude hostilities between the two countries, lift the U.S. blockade on Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to DailyBeirut.com.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on an interim deal with the U.S., as reported by the Moscow Times. Lavrov expressed support for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, according to the same source. Russia expects the U.S.-Iran memorandum to prevent resumption of violence, as stated by TASS.

Lavrov held a phone conversation with Araghchi to discuss the U.S.-Iranian framework agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, according to DailyBeirut.com. During the call, Araghchi reviewed the details of the memorandum, emphasizing the United States' responsibility to implement its provisions and the necessity of a complete halt to Israeli military actions, according to DailyBeirut.com. Lavrov informed Araghchi that Moscow is prepared to offer assistance, and the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow is ready to support efforts to resolve the crisis based on its unique experience and specialized knowledge, according to DailyBeirut.com.