President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, that Iran has agreed to high-level nuclear inspections and to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. This significant announcement was made by President Trump, who stated that Iran has agreed to ensure a high level of nuclear inspection and to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Trump stated, "If they hadn’t agreed to that, there would be no other negotiations! Based on this, and on other major concessions made by Iran, I have agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, without imposing any additional naval blockade." He added that "All ships will remain in their positions in anticipation of the re-imposition of the blockade, which seems highly unlikely at the moment." Trump further detailed that funds released by the U.S. Treasury would be managed via an escrow account supervised by the United States to purchase American food and medical supplies for Iran. "These are materials that Iran desperately needs. This is a humanitarian crisis, and I feel it is necessary to provide assistance now, before it is too late. The talks are going well," Trump said.
Nuclear Inspections and Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that Iran has fully and finally agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections. The former president indicated that these inspections would be in place for a long period, which he described as "indefinitely!" This claim was reiterated by Trump on Tuesday, emphasizing that Iran has agreed to ensure a high level of nuclear inspection. The announcement marks a significant development in ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning Iran's nuclear program. This agreement forms a key part of broader negotiations, as previously outlined by Trump, which also involve the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The White House has not yet released further details regarding the specific terms or duration of these agreed-upon inspections. President Trump also stated that Iran has agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, without imposing any additional naval blockade, a key element of the new understanding.
Humanitarian Aid and Financial Terms
Funds released by the U.S. Treasury will be deposited into an escrow account supervised by the United States, according to President Donald Trump. These funds are designated specifically for the purchase of food and medical supplies exclusively from the U.S. Trump specified that this includes agricultural products such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, to be sourced from American farmers. President Trump mentioned that these funds will be used to purchase food and medical supplies exclusively from the US, including corn, wheat, and soybeans from American farmers. The former president emphasized that these materials are badly needed by Iran, describing the situation as a "humanitarian crisis." Trump stated that he felt it was necessary to provide assistance now, before the situation deteriorates further. He added that the ongoing talks are progressing well. Trump emphasized that these materials are badly needed by Iran and that it is a humanitarian crisis, feeling the necessity to provide assistance now.
Trump's Rationale and Concessions
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, removing the need to impose any additional naval blockade. This agreement is part of a broader set of concessions from Iran, according to Trump, which also includes high-level nuclear inspections. The former president indicated that all ships would remain in their positions in anticipation of a potential re-imposition of the blockade, though he described this outcome as "highly unlikely at the moment." The decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is a key component of the overall deal, reflecting Iran's commitment to facilitating international maritime traffic through the vital waterway. This concession, coupled with the agreement on nuclear inspections, forms the foundation of the newly announced understanding between the United States and Iran.