Paris, June 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran could be signed within the next 48 hours, signalling a major diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries after months of conflict.

Speaking to the media after arriving in Paris en route to Versailles for a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, Trump expressed confidence about the progress of negotiations with Tehran.

When asked about the timeline for the agreement, Trump replied, "Over the next, I'd say, 48 hours," indicating that the document could be signed by the two countries within that period.

The remarks come as Washington and Tehran move closer to forma...