Washington, June 14: President Donald Trump has announced that a peace agreement with Iran is set to be signed today. Following this, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened for all.
Trump previously stated on ‘Truth Social’, “The agreement will be signed tomorrow, and as soon as it is signed, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to everyone.”
He also claimed that Iran no longer seeks nuclear weapons. Trump indicated that the U.S. will assist in removing Iran’s enriched uranium at the appropriate time.
He mentioned that relations between the U.S. and Iran will improve significantly after this agreement. However, he warned that if the process does not proceed “quickly, smoothly, and without any issues,” the U.S. has an “ultimate option.”
Trump’s comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz hold particular significance for global markets. This narrow maritime route is one of the most crucial energy transport corridors in the world, through which a substantial portion of internationally traded crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passes.
India, one of the largest importers of crude oil, is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz, as these directly impact the country’s energy security and shipping costs.
Trump also stated that the proposed agreement would differ from the nuclear deal established during the Obama administration, as it would not involve any financial payments.
He wrote, “Unlike the Obama administration, they will not receive hundreds of billions of dollars, including $1.7 billion in cash. This time, no money will change hands.”
The President also indicated that any remaining nuclear material in Iran would later be removed and destroyed.
However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baqei, reportedly denied that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran would be signed today. He attributed this to the “hesitation of the other party.”
Baqei emphasized that any potential MOU between the U.S. and Iran would merely serve as a framework for ongoing discussions and should not be considered a final agreement.
He also mentioned that talks regarding the nuclear issue are expected to continue for the next 60 days, according to reports from Iranian state media.
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