U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major peace settlement with Iran that includes a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities [1].

The agreement is significant because it aims to stabilize global energy markets by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and addresses nuclear proliferation by removing enriched uranium from Iran [2, 3].

Speaking from the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., Trump described the deal as a "great settlement" [1]. He said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately [2]. As part of the arrangement, Trump said he will work with Iran to retrieve and destroy its enriched uranium [4].

These developments follow a series of diplomatic movements reported as recently as June 11, 2026 [5]. The administration said the deal would allow oil to flow again and reduce the risk of wider conflict in the region [2].

In a separate matter, Trump said he would deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, to establish a "Memphis State Task Force" [6]. He said this action is necessary to address tremendous levels of violent crime in the city [6].

However, this law-enforcement initiative contrasts with local police data. Reports indicate that overall criminal offenses in Memphis are currently at a 25-year low [6].

“"great settlement"”

The proposed U.S.-Iran agreement represents a pivot toward diplomatic resolution of long-standing nuclear and maritime tensions. By focusing on the removal of enriched uranium and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the administration is prioritizing global economic stability and non-proliferation. Meanwhile, the deployment of federal resources to Memphis suggests a strategy of using high-visibility security measures regardless of whether local crime statistics show a downward trend.