The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz [1].

The deal arrives after a conflict that has killed thousands of people [2]. Its implementation would stabilize global oil shipments and create a diplomatic framework to prevent further escalation in the region.

President Donald Trump and Iranian government officials have agreed to a 14-point memorandum of understanding [3]. The terms of the deal include the provision of sanctions relief, and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic [1]. Additionally, the agreement establishes a 60-day roadmap for nuclear negotiations [4].

The document is scheduled to be signed on Friday, June 15, 2026, in the U.S. [5].

Despite the reports of a pending agreement, contradictions remain regarding the formal nature of the deal. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, said a memorandum of understanding would not be signed [6]. However, other reports indicate that both Trump and Iranian leadership have confirmed the Friday signing date [7].

The agreement seeks to halt hostilities that have devastated the region and disrupted international trade. By combining immediate ceasefire measures with a structured timeline for nuclear talks, the two nations aim to transition from active combat to a negotiated peace [2].

“The agreement contains 14 points”

This agreement represents a high-stakes attempt to decouple immediate economic and military crises—specifically the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—from the more complex, long-term issue of nuclear proliferation. The 60-day roadmap serves as a trial period to determine if the trust between the U.S. and Iran can be restored sufficiently to reach a permanent nuclear treaty.