The President of the United States and President of the Iranian Regime signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on June 17, 2026.

The US and Iran are the only parties to the MOU. In this regard, it is important to recognize that the MOU does not explicitly mention the US designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Hezbollah. The MOU does provide in the first numbered paragraph:

"The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, and their allies in the current war, by signing this MoU, declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final Deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph."
However, it does not go on to say that Israel and Lebanon, who are ostensibly at peace and in agreement to disarm and eliminate the threat of FTO Hezbollah to the sovereignty of Lebanon and Israel, can’t continue to do so. Indeed, president Trump has explicitly said Israel can defend itself against FTO Hezbollah aggression and cautioned Iran against becoming involved. In essence, the Iranian Regime has no business being in Lebanon, directly or indirectly.