Trump says Iran Agrees to Permanent Nuclear Inspections, Hormuz Remains Open

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 23 that Iran has accepted the highest level of nuclear inspections for the indefinite future and has committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. In a post on Truth Social, Trump framed Tehran’s full compliance as a non-negotiable condition for continuing diplomacy and said U.S. forces in the region remain ready to reimpose a naval blockade if necessary, though he described that outcome as unlikely.

Terms and diplomatic context

Trump said the agreement would allow frozen Iranian funds to be released into a U.S.-controlled escrow account restricted to purchases of food and medical supplies from American suppliers, and that the understanding opens the way toward lifting economic sanctions and stabilizing maritime transit. He also noted parallel negotiations toward a long-term peace deal are progressing following a Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding on June 18 and subsequent diplomatic talks in Geneva, as reported by SANA