Hormuz Reopening, Down-Blending Of Uranium, No Nukes: Inside The 14 Clauses Of US-Iran Peace Deal
Hormuz Reopening, Down-Blending Of Uranium, No Nukes: Inside The 14 Clauses Of US-Iran Peace Deal Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 07:49 IST The
Hormuz Reopening, Down-Blending Of Uranium, No Nukes: Inside The 14 Clauses Of US-Iran Peace Deal Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 07:49 IST The MoU contains several significant commitments - from a permanent halt to hostilities and reopening of Hormuz to sanctions relief and fresh limits on Iran's nuclear programme. Rapid Read US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (Photos: AFP) After weeks of speculation, the United States and Iran have officially signed their much-awaited peace memorandum, releasing the full 14-point text that lays out how the two long-time adversaries intend to end the latest conflict and move towards a broader settlement. The document, signed by US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, is not a final peace treaty. Instead, it serves as a roadmap that triggers a 60-day negotiating window during which both countries will attempt to convert the memorandum into a legally binding agreement. Yet, despite being an interim deal, the memorandum contains several significant commitments – from a permanent halt to hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to sanctions relief and fresh limits on Iran’s nuclear programme. Here’s what the agreement actually says. 1. The War Ends Immediately The very first clause declares an immediate end to military hostilities between the United States and Iran, extending the ceasefire to all theatres of conflict, including Lebanon. Both sides pledge not only to stop military action but also to refrain from threatening or using force against one another in the future. The United States also commits to issuing all necessary licences and permits required to implement the ceasefire. 2. Respect For Sovereignty The agreement commits both countries to respecting each other’s territorial integrity and political independence. For nations that have spent decades accusing each other of interference, this clause attempts to establish a basic diplomatic principle before tackling more contentious issues.
3. America Will Lift Its Naval Blockade One of Washington’s biggest concessions is the commitment to end its naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The memorandum also states that US military assets deployed specifically for the conflict will be withdrawn as part of implementing the agreement. 4. Hormuz Must Reopen Perhaps the most globally significant provision concerns the Strait of Hormuz. Iran agrees to restore unrestricted commercial shipping through one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The agreement also commits both countries to work together to ensure safe maritime navigation in the region. This could help stabilise global energy markets after months of disruption. 5. A $300 Billion Reconstruction Promise The United States says it will support the establishment of a reconstruction and development fund worth around $300 billion for Iran. The money is intended for rebuilding infrastructure and supporting economic recovery after the conflict. However, access to these funds depends on Iran meeting its commitments under the agreement and any future final deal. 6. Sanctions Will Be Phased Out Washington agrees to begin removing sanctions imposed on Iran, including unilateral US sanctions and measures backed by international bodies. But there is an important caveat. The memorandum does not provide an immediate blanket lifting of sanctions. Instead, it says the timeline will be negotiated as part of the final agreement, making sanctions relief conditional on future progress. 7. Iran Reaffirms It Will Not Build Nuclear Weapons One of the deal’s central pillars is Iran’s commitment that it will never develop nuclear weapons. Unlike previous diplomatic language that often focused on limiting enrichment, this clause explicitly reaffirms a ban on pursuing nuclear arms. 8. Enriched Uranium Will Be Neutralised, Not Destroyed Rather than eliminating its enriched uranium stockpile, Iran agrees to down-blend it under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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