Al Jazeera and Townhall reported that a 14-point memorandum of understanding was signed on or before June 18, 2026, between the Trump administration and Iran, covering reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, ending the U.S. naval blockade, and halting fighting including in Lebanon. Trump posted statements on Truth Social on June 19, 2026, describing the agreement and stating that Iran arrived at talks weakened after U.S.-Israeli operations that began February 28. The next 60 days are described as a period for technical negotiations.