President Donald Trump declared that a new framework agreement with Iran ensures Tehran will not develop, purchase, or acquire a nuclear weapon. The deal, which represents a dramatic reversal from years of escalating tensions, is scheduled for formal signing on June 19, 2026.
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What’s actually in the deal
The framework agreement goes beyond nuclear restrictions. It includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. In exchange, Iran would receive sanctions relief, but only if it complies with the terms laid out in the agreement.
After the formal signing, both sides will enter a 60-day window of additional nuclear negotiations.
