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Trump Secures Performance-Based Ceasefire With Iran

The new memorandum forces Tehran to abandon nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without a single cent of U.S. taxpayer money.

Foreign PolicyPublished June 18, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The presidents of the US and Iran.

President Trump has successfully leveraged American strength to secure a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, marking a decisive shift in regional stability. Signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit, the agreement mandates an immediate and permanent termination of military operations and forces Tehran to commit to a future free of nuclear weapons.

Unlike the disastrous 2015 deal that funneled cash to the regime, this agreement is strictly performance-based. The administration has been clear: the U.S. will not contribute a single cent to the proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund, which relies on regional partners and private investment.

By securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and demanding the downblending of enriched uranium under IAEA supervision, the Trump administration is prioritizing American national interests and global energy security.

The deal also requires the removal of naval blockades and a return to pre-hostility military postures, contingent upon Iran’s continued compliance.

While the agreement sets a 60-day timeline for a final, binding resolution, it serves as a stark reminder that when the United States projects power rather than appeasement, hostile regimes are forced to the table on our terms.

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