US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles in France. The signing took place in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, according to reports confirmed across multiple news outlets. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar were involved as mediators in the agreement, which was described by the BBC as a 14-point memorandum.

The signing at Versailles was unexpected for guests, who anticipated a formal ceremony in Switzerland later in the week, according to France24. The outlet described the dinner as a 'stage' for the 'surprise' signature. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that the memorandum was signed electronically, as reported by Hindustan Times. A formal signing ceremony was previously planned to take place on Friday in Switzerland.

Regarding the timing of the event, GDELT reported that Trump had previously told reporters he would sign the deal within 48 hours but signed it hours after that interview. Websearch describes the agreement as a deal 'to end the war in West Asia'. GDELT further reported that Trump described the signing as a 'significant step in ending the war'.