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2026-05-24 14:55:37
[Iranian Officials Confirm: Peace Agreement Will End Conflict, Strait of Hormuz Reopened] 1. US President Trump declared on social media that the relevant agreement between the US and Iran has been "basically finalized." Subsequently, three senior Iranian officials revealed to the media that Iran has agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding, the core of which includes a formal ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The three officials requested anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss sensitive negotiation details. 2. As of now, the Iranian government has not officially responded to Trump's statement. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Qazem Gharibabadi posted early Sunday morning that Iran insists on seeking peace through strength, conducting diplomacy with dignity, and firmly defending its national territorial integrity, independence, and legitimate rights. 3. Iranian officials disclosed that the agreement tentatively allows ships from all countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge—this waterway carries a large portion of the world's oil and gas trade. In exchange, the US will lift its maritime blockade against Iran. Furthermore, the agreement requires a comprehensive ceasefire, covering the conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. 4. The thorny differences regarding the Iranian nuclear issue will be postponed for further discussion. The US has consistently demanded that Iran abandon its highly enriched uranium stockpile, and the two sides plan to hold dedicated negotiations on this matter within 30 to 60 days. The agreement also includes unfreezing approximately $25 billion in Iranian assets frozen overseas. 5. It is currently impossible to confirm whether the draft agreement approved by Iran is completely consistent with the version posted on Trump's social media. It has been revealed that Iran submitted the draft agreement to the White House for US review within hours before Trump's announcement. 6. Notably, in the days leading up to Saturday's news of peace talks, strong war rhetoric was released within Iran, and hardline supporters held demonstrations and protests.
