Trump Signs 14-Point U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz

By Aurax Radio | June 18, 2026 | 2 min read

A U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on June 17 establishes a 14-point framework to halt hostilities and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is intended as an interim roadmap for de-escalation, with further negotiations planned on sanctions, nuclear issues and regional security.

Cargo tankers traveling through a narrow strait between desert coastlines with naval vessels nearby.

Commercial shipping resumes through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a U.S.–Iran memorandum aimed at ending hostilities.

Multiple outlets confirm that a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding was formally signed on June 17, 2026, marking a breakthrough agreement to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to CNN, CBS News, TIME, and Al Jazeera reporting, the document is a structured 14-point framework outlining a ceasefire, phased sanctions relief, and the restoration of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.

Reports indicate that Donald Trump signed the agreement on behalf of the United States, alongside Iranian representatives completing their own formal sign-off process. The signing is described in some accounts as having been completed electronically or through coordinated official authorization rather than a single in-person ceremonial event. The memorandum is framed as an interim agreement, not a final treaty, and it sets a timeline for further negotiations on nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, and regional security arrangements.

The deal focuses heavily on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which had been disrupted during months of conflict and naval confrontation. Under the terms described in the released text, both sides commit to halting military operations and restoring commercial shipping, while broader issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and long-term sanctions relief are deferred to follow-up negotiations expected within a 60-day framework.

International reactions, including coverage from major broadcasters and wire services, describe the agreement as one of the most significant de-escalation steps in recent U.S.–Iran relations, though officials emphasize that implementation and verification mechanisms remain critical to its durability.

Sources: CNN, TIME, CBS News, Al Jazeera, Reuters.

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