Hormuz should be open in accordance with US-Iran memorandum — Pezeshkian

Iran believes that the resumption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz should be carried out in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview with CBS.

Leaders of Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland sign memorandum on right to leave UK

 The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth and Michelle O’Neill – have signed a memorandum of understanding affirming the regions’ right to leave the United Kingdom.

Vance may face blame over violation of US-Iran memorandum — Politico

 US Vice President J.D. Vance may take the blame for the breakdown of the US-Iranian dialogue and non-compliance with the Islamabad Memorandum, as he was the central participant in negotiations with Tehran, the American publication Politico reported, citing sources.

Macron posts video of Trump signing MoU

Emmanuel Macron has published a video of Trump signing the MoU at the Palace of Versailles in Paris.

Iran rules out signing MoU with U.S. in next 24 hrs

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States to end the war will not be signed on Sunday due to "the other side's hesitation," Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday, citing Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.

Russia says no Ukraine response on proposal for more Istanbul talks

Russia says it has yet to receive a response from Ukraine over its proposal to hold another round of ceasefire talks in Istanbul next week, as Turkiye’s president urged the warring sides not to “close the door” to dialogue.

Zelensky confirms settlement memorandum may be signed

Ukraine may sign a memorandum on settling the conflict with Russia and is waiting for Moscow's proposals to present its vision, Vladimir Zelensky said following a phone talk with US President Donald Trump.

Clashes in northwest Syria after de-escalation zones take effect

Syrian government forces and "rebels" clashed in the northwestern province of Hama on Friday shortly after a Russian-led deal to establish de-escalation zones took effect, a monitor and a "rebel" official said.

Deal on safe zones in Syria to come into effect 21:00 GMT on May 5 : Russian MoD

The agreement for safe zones in Syria will come into force on Friday at 21:00 GMT, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. Russia, Iran and Turkey negotiated the memorandum on Thursday in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Syria’s de-escalation zones to be closed to US-led coalition aircraft, envoy says

The memorandum on de-escalation zones does not mention this, but flights are halted above these territories, the Russian diplomat has noted...

Russia, Turkey and Iran sign memorandum on de-escalation zones in Syria

Russia, Turkey and Iran have signed a memorandum on setting up de-escalation zones in Syria during the talks in Astana, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov said on Thursday.