After two months of blockade, Iranian oil tankers have broken through the U.S.-imposed maritime cordon in the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, marking the most tangible sign yet of a breakthrough in the Iran-U.S. war that has roiled global energy markets since April 2026. On Wednesday, 17.06.2026, Iranian crude carriers transited the strategic chokepoint en route to international markets, a development confirmed by multiple outlets including Hungary’s *HVG* and France’s *Libération*, which reported the same movement in real time .

The breakthrough follows a confidential U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding finalized on Sunday, 15.06.2026, and set to be formally signed in Geneva on Friday, 20.06.2026. According to leaked drafts reviewed by *Bloomberg* and cited by Romanian outlet *Digi24*, the 14-point framework mandates the immediate lifting of all sanctions on Iran, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, and the establishment of a $300 billion private fund to stabilize Iran’s economy—provided Tehran dismantles its nuclear program within 60 days . French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the deal as “a good thing” in a video posted on X, while U.S. President Donald Trump described it as a “fair deal” that would allow Washington to “put the war in the rearview mirror” .

Energy markets reacted cautiously. Brent crude, which had dipped below $75 per barrel in recent sessions, stabilized around $79 on Wednesday as traders weighed the geopolitical shift . Analysts at *Reuters* noted that while the deal removes immediate supply risks, lingering uncertainty over Hormuz’s demining and Israel’s response to the agreement could keep prices volatile . Iran, meanwhile, has warned Israel against further strikes in Lebanon, threatening a “hard response” if provocations continue .

German outlet *Handelsblatt* reported that Germany’s cabinet is poised to approve a naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz next week to monitor compliance with the agreement, a move that underscores Europe’s stake in the deal’s success . The agreement’s economic lifeline—$300 billion in private financing—is already earmarked, with more than half allocated to infrastructure and energy projects, according to Romanian outlet *HotNews.ro* .

For now, the Strait of Hormuz remains open, and Iranian oil is flowing. But the deal’s durability hinges on two critical tests: Iran’s compliance with nuclear curbs and Israel’s willingness to curb its military actions in Lebanon. With the Geneva signing just days away, the world watches whether this fragile peace can hold.

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