US, Iran electronically sign Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony

A senior US official announced on Monday that President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance electronically signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran.

NS Nayan Seth,Mark MagnierSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-15 · 16:44 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

US, Iran electronically sign Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony

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A senior US official announced on Monday that President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance electronically signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran. This agreement is intended to formally reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the American blockade of Iranian ports. The official stated that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also signed the document on behalf of Tehran. According to the official, President Trump desired to sign personally to demonstrate his commitment to the process and its successful resolution.

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The president wanted to sign it personally to show his dedication to the process and seeing it through to a successful resolution.

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed the document on Tehran’s behalf.

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The deal formally reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends the American blockade of Iranian ports.

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President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance electronically signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran.

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A senior US official on Monday said that President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance had signed the memorandum of understanding electronically with Iran to formally reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the American blockade of Iranian ports.The official also claimed Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed the document on Tehran’s behalf.“The president wanted to sign it personally because he wanted to show his dedication to the process and dedication to seeing this through to a successful resolution,” the official added, speaking on background.

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