Strait of Hormuz Reopening, U.S. Blockade Removal Among Key Terms in U.S.-Iran Deal

Darwin, 16 June : A reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of U.S. naval restrictions, and commitments aimed at ending regional hostilities, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.

The deal, announced after mediation efforts led by Pakistani Prime Minister , was later acknowledged by U.S. President in a post on Truth Social. However, officials from either Washington or Tehran have yet to independently verify the full details of the agreement.

Iran’s semi-official published what it described as key provisions of the memorandum, including a permanent ceasefire across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, and a U.S. pledge not to interfere in Iran’s domestic affairs.

Among the reported provisions are the withdrawal of the U.S. naval blockade surrounding Iranian ports within 30 days and the reopening of the under Iranian supervision during the same period.

The agreement also reportedly includes the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil and energy exports, a reconstruction package worth at least $300 billion from the United States and its allies, and Iran’s renewed commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons.

According to Mehr News, final negotiations will not begin until half of Iran’s frozen funds are released, sanctions on Iranian oil are lifted, and naval restrictions are withdrawn.

President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen for unrestricted passage and signaled the immediate end of U.S. naval enforcement measures in the area. He also said global oil transportation would soon resume.

Meanwhile, the reported agreement has sparked criticism among right-wing political circles in Israel, where some commentators reportedly view the deal as a strategic setback that could limit Israeli military operations in Lebanon and strengthen Iran’s regional standing.