Vatican City, June 17 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed the peace agreement between Iran and the US ahead of its signing on Friday, expressing hopes of mutual trust, security and stability in the Middle East through the deal.
In a post on X, the Pope recognised the deal as the result of “patient work in dialogue and negotiation.” Extending gratitude towards the involved countries in the deal, the Pope hoped that it would promote “dialogue and cooperation” among the people.
“I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, which will be signed on Friday, as an encouraging result of patient work in dialogue and negotiation. I express my gratitude to the countries that have worked to facilitate a meeting between the parties and to make this agreement possible. I hope that the agreement may help strengthen mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East, promoting paths of dialogue and cooperation among peoples,” the post read.
I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, which will be signed on Friday, as an encouraging result of patient work in dialogue and negotiation. I express my gratitude to the countries that have…
— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) June 17, 2026
His remarks come as US President Donald Trump has injected a note of severe volatility into the ongoing peace process with Iran. While an agreement in principle has been reached to end months of hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the President signalled on Wednesday that the ceasefire remains conditional and precarious.
Speaking during a bilateral meeting with the President of Egypt, Trump underscored that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) currently on the table is not a final, immutable document. He warned that the U.S. remains prepared to pivot back to military action if Tehran fails to adhere to the expectations established in the upcoming formal signing.
When pressed by reporters on the status of the agreement, Trump was explicit about the fragility of the current peace. “It’s not final,” the President stated.
“It’s a memorandum of understanding, and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting them, dropping bombs on their heads.”
The President’s remarks underscored a “trust but verify” approach that has defined his administration’s latest diplomatic push. “If I don’t like it, if they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head. Okay? ‘Cause they’ve misbehaved for 47 years,” he added.
Concurrently, US Vice President JD Vance detailed the core triple-pillar architecture governing this proposed peace treaty during an interview with Fox News, explaining, “The agreement is actually very simple. One, Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon. Two, the Straits of Hormuz are open. And number three, there are all of these benefits contemplated that the Iranians can get if they behave.”
Meanwhile, preliminary details are beginning to filter through ahead of the impending US-Iran memorandum signing ceremony, which is now less than 48 hours away, with the peace deal set to be signed on Friday in Switzerland.
The proposed framework encompasses a series of high-stakes diplomatic manoeuvres.
A report broadcast by Fox News detailed that these measures include the reopening of the strategic Strait, the formal termination of the American blockade, and the initiation of a crucial 60-day negotiation period regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment activities.
This comprehensive roadmap also integrates substantial sanctions relief alongside a structured ceasefire agreement involving Israel and Hezbollah.
Commenting on these fast-moving diplomatic developments, the Fox News broadcast highlighted that United States President Donald Trump intends to move decisively against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure on Tuesday, while simultaneously pointing to the “60-day window for negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.” (ANI)
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