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The United States and Iran will sign a memorandum of understanding this Friday, June 19, opening 60 days of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — but the two sides already publicly diverge on the content of the agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump stated the passage will be "permanently toll-free." Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told the semi-official Tasnim agency that Tehran "does not intend to impose transit tolls, but will charge for services offered to ships crossing the region," including navigation, environmental protection, and insurance. ✓
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"The signing of an initial agreement would open a 60-day period during which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States would wind back its blockade of Iranian ports and commerce, the Journal reported."
"Em entrevista à agência semioficial Tasnim, o porta-voz da chancelaria, Esmaeil Baghaei, afirmou que Teerã não pretende impor pedágios pelo simples trânsito das embarcações, mas que haverá cobrança por serviços oferecidos aos navios que cruzarem a região. 'Sempre afirmamos que não pretendemos cobrar pedágios de trânsito', declarou Baghaei. 'Mas serão cobradas taxas por serviços de navegação, proteção ambiental, seguro de navios e outros serviços necessários"
U.S. officials described the memorandum text to CNN as "incredibly vague," at one and a half pages, primarily intended to create "a more favorable environment" for in-person technical negotiations. According to the officials, the document is a "political document" that does not reflect important commitments made by Iran in informal talks. U.S. officials told Al Jazeera that negotiations on the nuclear program will begin after the June 19 signing, with sanctions relief tied to inspections. ✓
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"As autoridades descreveram o texto do acordo como incrivelmente vago, com o objetivo principal de criar um ambiente mais favorável para as negociações presenciais, altamente técnicas, que virão a seguir."
"US officials say negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme will begin after the June 19 signing, with sanctions relief tied to inspections"
The U.S. State Department confirmed on June 13 that Iran gained access to approximately $3 billion in frozen assets, according to spokesman Matthew Miller. However, a State Department spokesperson reiterated on June 15 that additional sanctions relief will only be possible after Iran rolls back its nuclear enrichment, stating the U.S. "has not publicly confirmed any pledge" to unfreeze amounts beyond the initial access announced. ?
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"US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller announced at a news conference on June 13 that Iran has gained access to about $3 billion in frozen assets"
"The US has not publicly confirmed any pledge, with a State Department spokesperson reiterating that sanctions relief is only possible after Iran rolls back its nuclear enrichment"
Brazilian Agriculture Minister André de Paula stated at an event in São Paulo this Tuesday, the 16th, that the agreement "can bring relief to costs with fertilizers and diesel" for national agribusiness, as Brazil imports more than 85% of its fertilizers and about 25% of its diesel needs — products that transit in large volumes through the Strait of Hormuz. The 2026/27 Harvest Plan will be announced on July 1, according to the minister. ✓
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"O Brasil, grande importador de fertilizantes, compra no exterior mais de 85% de suas necessidades. No diesel, as importações giram em torno de 25% das necessidades do país. Pelo estreito, passam grandes volumes de combustíveis e fertilizantes."
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The memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran will be signed on June 19, 2026, and opens 60 days of negotiations on nuclear issues.
Iran gained access to approximately $3 billion in frozen assets, as announced by the US State Department spokesman on June 13.
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The US State Department held no press briefing on June 16 or 17, 2026.
The semi-official Iranian agency Fars stated that the clause on maritime fees was included in the final moments of the memorandum negotiations.
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Charging of fees for ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Release of frozen Iranian assets
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What is the full text of the memorandum of understanding?
Why it's still unknown: The document has not yet been publicly released. U.S. officials told CNN the text would be released within 24 to 48 hours after June 16, but as of June 17 there has been no confirmed publication.
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What specific commitments did Iran make informally with the U.S. that are not in the memorandum?
Why it's still unknown: U.S. officials told CNN that Iran made important commitments in informal talks that do not appear in the memorandum text, but did not specify what these commitments are.
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How and when will the mines installed in the Strait of Hormuz be removed?
Why it's still unknown: CNN reported that Iran installed mines in the strait, but there is no public information about removal agreements or timeline.
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What is Iran's official position on the volume of assets to be unfrozen?
Why it's still unknown: U.S. sources cite $3 billion already accessed and state there is no promise of additional amounts, but there is no official Iranian statement on the total amount expected.
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Will Israel agree to withdraw its forces from Lebanon as the agreement provides?
Why it's still unknown: CNN reported that the agreement does not require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon and that Israel reiterated its forces will not leave Lebanese territory, but there is no detailed position on how this divergence will be addressed.