As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission.

"Iran clearly wants the $20 billion — and a lot more. They clearly want to sell oil at free-market rates without sanctions. They want to participate in the global financial system. But they also want to have this nuclear weapons program. They want to fund terrorists like Hamas. And they don't want to give that up enough to get the things we're offering," the US official said

IRAN FM: IN LINE WITH THE CEASEFIRE IN LEBANON, PASSAGE FOR ALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS DECLARED COMPLETELY OPEN FOR THE REMAINING PERIOD OF CEASEFIRE, ON THE COORDINATED ROUTE AS ALREADY ANNOUNCED BY PORTS AND MARITIME ORGANISATION OF THE IRAN: INFINITYHEDGE

They opening SoH)

USOIL DROPPED BELOW 85

OIL DOWN 12% TODAY

TRUMP: IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE

STRAIT OF IRAN? WHAT

IDF: Home Front Command update: entire country (except confrontation line zone) will move to the full activity level from April 17, 2026, at 16:00, and will remain in effect until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 20:00

(They lifting restrictions for period of ceasefire)

U.S. MILITARY BLOCKADE OF IRAN REMAINS IN EFFECT, U.S. OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS

The Iranian foreign minister’s announcement on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for ships that use an Iranian-prescribed route doesn’t give the shipping industry assurances to resume traffic through the strait, an industry analyst said.

“From the shipping perspective, it is certainly promising, but it doesn't immediately give anybody enough clarity to make any firm decisions,” said Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List

The statement from the foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, didn’t clarify whether Iran still plans to collect a toll for passing ships, as it has demanded in recent weeks. Iran previously tolled shipowners to use its prescribed route through the strait, which hugs the Iranian coastline on the northern shore of the waterway.

Trump: The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear “Dust,” created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form. This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah situation in an appropriate manner. Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!

(no money will exchange hands?)

What about $6b or even $20B ?

SENIOR IRANIAN OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS, WITHOUT GIVING TIMELINE, UNFREEZING OF IRANIAN ASSETS HAS BEEN PART OF AGREEMENT TO OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Hands will exchange money mr president)

TRUMP: IRAN, WITH HELP OF U.S.A., HAS REMOVED, OR IS REMOVING, ALL SEA MINES

Iran State Media: According to Iranian source, Iran set three conditions for the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

1. Ships must be commercial, military ships are prohibited, and neither the ships nor their cargo should be related to hostile countries. (They allowed US ships as well fyi)

2. Ships must pass through the route designated by Iran (nothing on toll for now, unclear)

3. The passage of vessels must be coordinated with the Iranian forces responsible for this passage; just as CENTCOM had confirmed the management of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over the Strait of Hormuz before the war began.

More: if the naval blockade continues, it will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and the passage route of the Strait of Hormuz will be closed.

(It can be just domestic posturing from Iran and also remember trump said it will be over soon as they are getting close to a deal so watch ceasefire deadline)

On the "Ships must pass through the route designated by Iran"

Over 800 oil tankers are currently stranded in the Gulf area.
- The strait is a 3-lane highway merging into 1.
- 400 loaded tankers want OUT.
- Only ~100 empty tankers are willing to come IN.

Even if everything goes perfectly —
Tanker out to Asia: 25 days.
Return trip empty: 25 days.
Then reload and sail again: AlaliQasem

Iranian officials: Ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz after paying a toll - Fox News.

TRUMP: I EXPECT AN IRAN DEAL IN A DAY OR TWO - AXIOS

TRUMP: THE IRAN MEETING IS LIKELY HAPPENING OVER THE WEEKEND - AXIOS

Reality check: Multiple U.S. officials and other sources briefed on the negotiations have told Axios that while significant progress has been made, and the U.S. and Iran are now closing in on a three-page peace plan, gaps still remain on critical issues.

Trump, who has held at least one direct call with an Iranian official in recent days, is clearly feeling optimistic- Axios

Iran FM Spox: The naval blockade by the United States is considered a violation of the ceasefire, and Iran will take the necessary reciprocal action