By making free navigation dependent on Iran's discretion, the memorandum opens the door to tolls and coercion, risking a cascade of closures in other global straitsSolon Solomon 05:03 AM • June 16 2026 IDTThe memorandum of understanding will formally end the recent round of attacks between Iran and the United States, but the question is if it will also bring regional stability. If this regional stability passes through the Strait of Hormuz, the long-term answer may be "no."Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:Strait of Hormuz2026 Israel-Iran WarIran - U.S.Israel - IranCease-fire/hostage release talksCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Israel-Iran Live UpdatesU.S.-Iran DealTrump-NetanyahuIsrael ElectionsHussam Abu SafiyaRoman BustsWorld CupHaQuizHaaretz PodcastTrump Says Iran Agreed to 'Never Have a Nuclear Weapon'Israel's Right-wing Media: Where Every Accusation Is a ConfessionHaaretz CartoonTrump's Iran Deal May Be the Toughest Pill Netanyahu Has Had to SwallowJewish-Arab Movement Standing Together Launches Knesset Run With New PartyRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIHumiliated by Trump on the Iran Front, Netanyahu May Set the Middle East AblazeTrump Just Dropped a Megaton Bomb on Netanyahu's Re-election CampaignWhy Does the Jewish State Keep Deporting Diaspora Jews?The Fake Gaza Charity Linked to the Anti-left Disinformation Campaign in FranceIran Reportedly Calls Off Missile Strikes on Israel After Trump IntervenesFork Found in Kitchen: Israelis Have Discovered the Occupation