New Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran: Ceasefire, freedom of navigation, and the fight against nuclear weapons
[85887] New Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran: Ceasefire, freedom of navigation, and the fight against nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump and the Iranian leadership have reached a memorandum of understanding that includes an end to hostilities, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and strict oversight of the Iranian nuclear program.
New Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran: Ceasefire, freedom of navigation, and the fight against nuclear weapons
Following a series of reports on June 16, 2026, the Trump administration and the Iranian leadership have reached a draft Memorandum of Understanding intended to bring an end to the military conflict. According to announcements published on خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری, the US will lift the naval blockade on Iranian ports, a step that has begun to be implemented on the ground. US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the central goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons permanently, and warned that "if Iran tries to obtain a nuclear weapon, all hell will break loose on them."
The details of the agreement consist of two stages: the first stage includes an end to hostilities, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and rehabilitation mechanisms, while the second stage, which will last about 60 days, will focus on nuclear issues and the lifting of sanctions. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, this agreement includes Lebanon as an integral part of the overall end to hostilities. However, there is a debate regarding the establishment of a $300 billion "rehabilitation fund." While the Financial Times and other reports pointed to such a fund, Trump vehemently denied it and called the reports "fake news" from Democrats, while his Vice President J.D. Vance clarified that the money would come from Gulf countries and not from the US.
Within the Trump administration, disagreements have been recorded. According to Axios, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed doubts about Iran's willingness to comply with its nuclear commitments. Conversely, J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff are promoting the agreement, arguing that it is a strategic shift that will bring stability.
Much criticism was voiced by The New York Times, which argued that Trump failed to achieve an "unconditional surrender" from Iran, while Iran International emphasized Trump's insistence on a clause preventing the acquisition of nuclear weapons. At the same time, Trump attacked Israel's policy in Lebanon and said he is not satisfied with Netanyahu's conduct, while emphasizing that "without the US, Israel would not exist."