The Standeford Journal - News, Intel Analysis

MIDDLE EAST — On June 15 the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran announced they had reached a memorandum of understanding on the cessation of hostilities and other matters.

NORTHERN ARABIAN SEA — On June 14, U.S. Navy assets responded to a distress call from 14 Indian mariners whose vessel was sinking due to engine failure roughly 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman, per the U.S. Navy release.

WASHINGTON — On June 13, President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social that a prospective memorandum of understanding with Iran is scheduled to be signed the following day, with the Strait of Hormuz to reopen to all traffic immediately upon signing. Iranian officials have questioned the timeline and finalization status.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — Iranian military officials claimed on June 12 that forces fired warning shots at vessels attempting to transit the strait without prior coordination.

MIDDLE EAST — On June 12, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, serving as mediator, stated that a final, agreed upon text of a peace deal between the United States and Iran has been reached and that his country is working with both sides to finalize next steps.