Vice President JD Vance confirmed that Iran has not attacked any ships in the Strait of Hormuz since signing a memorandum of understanding with the United States. The US, in turn, has allowed ships to pass through the naval blockade it imposed earlier this year.
What the deal actually says
The MOU was virtually signed on June 15, 2026, by President Donald Trump, Vance, and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf. A formal ceremony is scheduled for June 19, 2026.
The core terms are straightforward. Iran agrees to stop hostile actions in the strait. The US agrees to lift its naval blockade, restoring safe passage for commercial and military vessels.
The agreement includes a 60-day negotiation framework designed to tackle nuclear verification protocols, international inspections, and potential sanctions relief.
