Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has officially granted conditional approval for a preliminary agreement with the United States. The deal, described as 95% finalized, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end US blockades on Iranian ports in exchange for Iran’s commitment to dispose of its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
Khamenei reportedly approved the deal despite personally disagreeing with its terms. His rationale centered on upholding Iran’s broader national rights.
What the deal actually looks like
On June 11, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced his understanding that Khamenei had given the green light. “I understand the answer is yes,” Trump stated regarding the Supreme Leader’s approval.
The core framework involves three interlocking commitments. Iran agrees to dispose of its highly enriched uranium. The US lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. And the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes on any given day, gets reopened.
