According to Al Jazeera, the Trump administration has electronically signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Iranian naval vessels have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz following the US lifting of its naval blockade. The agreement has sparked significant backlash from Israel, intensifying tensions in the region as the diplomatic shift reshapes the Middle East balance of power.

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