WSJ Editors Question 60-Day Trump-Iran Hormuz Deal as MOU May Expand Tehran's Control
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Updated · Raw Story · Jun 18
WSJ Editors Question 60-Day Trump-Iran Hormuz Deal as MOU May Expand Tehran's Control
3 articles · Updated · Raw Story · Jun 18
Summary
A Wall Street Journal editorial board review said the Trump administration’s weekend MOU may not guarantee the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately and stays open for the promised 60 days.
The editors focused on language that could let Iran help “define the future administration” of Hormuz with Oman, warning the pact could turn wartime leverage into a lasting new status quo.
Trump announced the deal on Sunday as Washington and Tehran continue talks aimed at ending the war that began in late February.
Hormuz has been shut since the conflict started, disrupting the global economy and adding to U.S. inflation, making any ambiguity in the agreement a high-stakes risk.
A deal was signed to reopen the Hormuz Strait, so why are hundreds of oil tankers still stranded?
Will the Hormuz deal end a crisis or legitimize Iran's control over 20% of the world's oil?
US-Iran 2026 Memorandum: 60-Day Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz Reopening, and the Road to a Final Deal
Overview
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, mediated by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to immediately de-escalate regional tensions and lay the groundwork for future stability. The agreement establishes a comprehensive ceasefire across all active fronts, including a mandate for Israel to end its war in Lebanon, aiming to halt ongoing conflicts and prevent further violence. A key provision is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic, signaling a significant step toward restoring economic activity and supporting broader peace efforts in the region.