Trump and Iran Sign Secret 14-Point Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 30 Days
A surprise memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will immediately end all military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, and launch 60 days of nuclear talks, according to leaked copies of the agreement confirmed by multiple sources.
The deal, brokered by Pakistan and set to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19, marks a dramatic halt to a conflict that had shut the Strait of Hormuz—a waterway carrying one-fifth of the world’s oil—and sent global energy prices soaring [1][2][3]. Under the agreement, both sides commit to an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon [4][5]. The United States will lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports within 30 days, while Iran agrees to clear mines and restore shipping traffic to pre-war levels [4][6].
The accord gives Iran major economic relief upfront. The U.S. will immediately issue waivers for Iranian oil and petrochemical exports and unfreeze all of Iran’s blocked assets [6][7]. A U.S.-led plan promises at least $300 billion for Iran’s reconstruction, with Gulf Arab nations expected to provide the funding as investments [6][8]. The U.S. also commits to ending all sanctions—including United Nations resolutions and unilateral measures—under a schedule to be agreed in a final deal [4][6].
On the nuclear issue, Iran repeats its long-standing promise never to build a nuclear weapon [4][6]. The fate of Iran’s highly enriched uranium, which experts say is enough for several bombs, will be negotiated over 60 days, with the possibility of an extension [4][5]. Until a final agreement is reached, both sides agree to maintain the status quo: Iran will not advance its nuclear program, and the U.S. will not impose new sanctions or increase its forces in the region [4].
Despite the breakthrough, the deal faces immediate risks. President Donald Trump cast doubt on its durability, saying at the G7 summit: “If I don’t like it, we will go back to shooting them and dropping bombs right in the middle of their heads” [4]. A deeper rift has emerged between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes the agreement and wants a harder line against Tehran [9]. Iran’s military has also warned Israel that continued attacks in southern Lebanon could trigger a “strong military response” [4].
Shipping experts caution that reopening the strait will take time. Even with a signed treaty, mines in the waterway and lingering safety concerns may keep shipping companies hesitant. “It will take months before we reach pre-conflict levels, assuming everything goes smoothly,” said Rockford Weitz, a maritime expert at Tufts University [5].
The deal does not address Iran’s ballistic missile program or its support for proxy groups like Hezbollah—issues that were removed from the agenda [5]. Analysts warn that while the immediate crisis has eased, the underlying tensions could resurface quickly [10].
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