Trump: Agreement with Iran Enters Phase Two; A Major Step for Regional Stability

Details of Trump's Statement at the G7 Summit During the G7 summit in the city of Evian, France, US President Donald Trump announced significant progress in negotiations with Tehran, emphasizing that the current memorandum of understanding is a solid wall against Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons [1]. In a joint press conference with the Emir of Qatar, he stated that the agreement has entered its second phase and predicted that this stage would be much easier than the initial phase due to the transparency established [4][8]. ## Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Lifting the Naval Blockade One of the most important parts of Trump's remarks was the announcement of the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Friday, June 19, 2026. With the slogan 'Start your engines,' Trump announced the end of the naval blockade of Iranian ports [5]. According to this agreement, transit through this strategic waterway will be conducted without any tolls, which immediately caused a decrease in global oil prices in international markets [8]. ## Nuclear Guarantees and International Monitoring The US President explicitly stated that his primary goal with this agreement is to ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. He warned that if this clause is violated, 'hell will rain down upon them' [1][2]. Trump also announced that for greater transparency and to gain domestic support, he intends to send the text of the agreement to the US Congress for review, a move that has been welcomed by some Republican lawmakers [4]. ## Shift in Regional Strategy and the Lebanon Issue In another part of his speech, Trump criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's performance regarding developments in Lebanon, calling on him to act more responsibly [1]. He suggested that the responsibility for controlling Hezbollah at the borders be handed over to Syria and emphasized that Washington is no longer seeking regime change in Iran, as this policy has never been effective in the past [7][9]. ## Outlook for Official Signing in Switzerland The official signing ceremony for this memorandum is scheduled to take place this Friday in Switzerland. US officials have emphasized that, contrary to rumors, no cash payments will be made to Iran, and any lifting of sanctions or release of assets will be contingent on Tehran's precise implementation of Phase Two commitments within a 60-day period [5][7]. This agreement, achieved through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan, is recognized as a turning point in the foreign policy of the second Trump administration.