[86281] Historic agreement between the US and Iran: The Middle East faces a strategic shift

The Middle East on the way to an agreement: The US and Iran move toward normalization of relations

Following statements by US President Donald Trump, a preliminary memorandum of understanding has been signed between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon. According to Trump, "relations with Iran have been normalized" and the Strait of Hormuz will be opened for full traffic. In a report by Sputnik Türkiye, it was revealed that the agreement includes a permanent ceasefire, a gradual lifting of sanctions, and the cancellation of a naval blockade, in exchange for an Iranian commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.

The economic move is seen as significant, with reports of an aid program for the reconstruction of Iran totaling approximately $300 billion, according to data from Son Dakika Haberler Gündem. As a result of the optimism in the markets, Brent crude oil prices fell below $80 per barrel, as noted in Borsa Hisse Haber.

In Jerusalem, harsh criticism is being heard. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "agreement or not, as long as I am Prime Minister – Iran will not have a nuclear weapon." According to Channel 12 reports quoted in Son Dakika Haberler Gündem, Israel tried to gain access to the draft agreement but was refused. In a column in The Economist it is claimed that the agreement constitutes a "personal blow" to Netanyahu, while JD Vance, the US Vice President, emphasized that the goal is a "comprehensive regional peace."

In Turkey, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomed the step and called it a "valuable diplomatic threshold." However, he warned that "sabotage elements" (alluding to Israel) must be prevented from undermining the move. Conversely, Devlet Bahçeli from the MHP called for caution and noted that one must "closely monitor" the implementation on the ground and not settle for signatures on paper.