Trump claims Iran agreed to nuclear inspections as part of new deal, Hormuz blockade over

President Donald Trump recently announced that Iran has agreed to comprehensive nuclear site inspections as part of a new deal, claiming Tehran committed to the "highest level" of oversight indefinitely. Concurrently, Trump asserted that the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been lifted, facilitating the resumption of commercial shipping through the vital waterway. These statements follow a memorandum of understanding signed earlier in June between the two nations.

However, Iran's foreign ministry has contradicted these claims, denying any new commitments regarding nuclear inspections and stating there are currently "no plans" for international inspectors to return to damaged enrichment facilities. Iranian officials have also maintained that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under their administration and will not revert to its pre-war conditions, casting doubt on the full extent of the blockade's cessation.

The broader agreement includes provisions for sanctions relief, with funds intended for humanitarian aid to be held in a U.S.-controlled escrow account for purchasing American food and medical supplies. Despite the establishment of a "deconfliction" mechanism to manage regional tensions, conflicting reports from both sides indicate that substantive negotiations on a final, comprehensive deal are still ongoing amid considerable skepticism.