Why the US-Iran framework keeps the sanctions architecture alive | The National

White House signs Iran MOU to reopen Strait of Hormuz, ties sanctions relief to performance benchmarks

White House signed MOU with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz (20% oil), unlocking $6–25B sanctions relief on 60-day compliance. Crypto evasion pivot ($8–10B) to traditional finance cuts geopolitical premium, stabilizing energy costs and supply-chain budgets.