Article 5 of the MoU outlines the terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Jun 29, 2026

03:46 pm

What's the storyA dispute over a single clause in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has escalated tensions between the two countries.

The MoU, signed on June 17 by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aimed to end months of hostilities and pave the way for negotiations on broader issues such as sanctions relief and Iran's nuclear program.