Iran has recently deployed multiple drones in the region of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting commercial ships. This action occurred after a memorandum of understanding was signed between Washington and Tehran. A US official disclosed that the drones were launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), but US forces intercepted and destroyed them before they could endanger commercial shipping or American personnel in the area.
According to NBC News, the IRGC has been conducting nightly drone launches since the electronic signing of the agreement. Iranian state media hailed the agreement with the United States as a significant victory for Tehran, particularly following an announcement by former President Donald Trump about securing a peace deal.
State broadcaster Network News (Khabar TV) emphasized that Iran had effectively compelled its adversaries to end the prolonged conflict, viewing it as a triumph for the Islamic Republic. In a post-announcement broadcast, the channel proclaimed that Iran had officially forced the American-Zionist enemy to cease the war on all fronts.
In response to Trump’s statement on finalizing negotiations and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the US President declared the completion of the deal with Iran on Truth Social. He authorized the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the US Naval blockade, urging ships worldwide to resume operations, stating, “Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Pakistan has indicated that the agreement is set to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. While the full details of the agreement have not been publicly disclosed by either Washington or Tehran, Iranian state media has released information on what they describe as a draft 14-point memorandum of understanding.
Reportedly, the proposed deal includes lifting the US naval blockade within 30 days, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening during the same period under Iran’s management. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping route globally, particularly for energy supplies.
Trump has hailed the agreement as a significant diplomatic success, asserting that it will restore the flow of oil in the region and address international concerns regarding trade and energy security. He emphasized that the breakthrough will enable oil shipments to resume without hindrance, emphasizing that “oil will flow” around the world once again.
Further details about the agreement are expected to surface leading up to the scheduled signing ceremony later this week.