Trump: Iran Deal Fully Signed, Strait of Hormuz to Reopen Friday

The announcement follows the formal execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) involving President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. This digital signing, which took place Sunday night, formalizes the diplomatic track that emerged following months of kinetic escalation between Washington and Tehran in early 2026. ### Strategic Reopening and Blockade Relief The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday is the most immediate tangible outcome of the deal. U.S. officials indicated that the MOU allows for the lifting of the naval blockade on Iran, which had severely restricted regional shipping and global oil markets. While the President hailed the reopening, the administration remains firm on the sequence of financial relief. Vice President Vance clarified earlier on Monday that despite the signatures, no Iranian funds have been released to Tehran, stating that any financial thaw is strictly conditional on "genuine change" in the Islamic Republic's behavior. ### Regional Implications and the Israeli Front The finalization of the deal occurs against a backdrop of significant strategic friction with Jerusalem. While the Trump administration moves toward de-escalation, Israeli security officials have expressed concern over the potential for the agreement to provide Tehran with the resources to continue its regional proxy activities. The Zioneer has previously noted that the Israeli government has sought to keep the negotiations with Iran separate from the ongoing conflict on the Lebanese front. As the Friday deadline for the Strait's reopening approaches, the international community is watching for signs of Iranian compliance and the impact on regional stability.