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Islamabad MoU: US-Iran Agreement Aims to End Regional Conflict and Restore Strait of Hormuz

Jun 19, 2026 10:01 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,peace-deal,iran,us,strait-of-hormuz,de-escalation

Summary

A Memorandum of Understanding signed in Islamabad outlines a peace deal between the US and Iran, explicitly aiming to end hostilities involving Israel, the US, and Iran. The agreement includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a major de-escalation in the conflict theater and a shift from active confrontation to diplomatic resolution.

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US-Iran peace deal: Six things we learned from the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 14:26 The deal - intended to end the war between Israel, the US and Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz - may still face issues US President Donald Tru...

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United States NEUTRAL

Signed the Islamabad MoU to end the war with Iran and Israel, facilitating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran NEUTRAL

Agreed to terms intended to end the conflict with the US and Israel, including maritime access restoration.

Israel NEUTRAL

Referenced as a primary belligerent in the conflict that the agreement aims to terminate.

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