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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUS and Iran decide to reach major agreement but disagree about what it is
Updated 5:10 PM EDT, Mon June 15, 2026
... No text has been released yet, with Trump saying it will likely be publicly released after the signing ceremony. Both sides have offered differing accounts on key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz. Iran intends to collect certain fees in the critical waterway, while Trump said it would fully reopen Friday without tolls ...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/15/world/live-news/iran-war-g7-summit
struggle4progress
(127,022 posts)Finn Hartnett
June 15, 2026/4:47 p.m. ET
... Trump gloated that a deal to end the war was complete on his 80th birthday on Sunday. I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade, he wrote on Truth Social.
But despite the presidents insinuation that he had just created peace and opened a vital trade route with one social media post, the deal isnt actually done. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Trump is actually hoping to open the Strait and finish his peace deal on Friday. Trump appropriately backtracked in comments to reporters. Ships are starting to go out now, and on Friday it will be completely opened, he said.
And Trump may still be promising a shorter timeline than he can actually achieve. Senior U.S. officials told reporters on Monday that it could take over two weeks for the strait to fully open. The officials also said the text of the deal between the U.S. and Iran would be released by WednesdayTrump said he expected it to be released Friday.But the inconsistent statements dont end there. While the White House has been saying for weeks that Iran wont get financial relief until it dismantles its nuclear capabilities, Trump said on Sunday that the nation will be allowed to export oil and open its ports immediately after the peace deal is signed. Iran has alleged the deal will give it a whopping $12 billion in relief before negotiations even begin, and that the U.S. has agreed to support reconstruction efforts worth $300 billion down the line. American officials have denied this ...
https://newrepublic.com/post/211880/trump-supporters-pissed-iran-deal
Lovie777
(24,253 posts)the title cracked me up..............
I know this matter is serious especially with lives, property, money, sovereignty, outcome of the Middle East, etc.
But again, this is a shit show by your truly mr. shithole himself.
Johonny
(26,795 posts)And has signaled he is pulling out, so no matter what the text is, you have to believe Iran will do what they want and force America to either reacted or slink away...