Blue House Backs Trump's Efforts for Iran Peace Deal...Pledges International Cooperation for Safe Navigation in Hormuz

Trump Announces "Signing on the 14th, Strait of Hormuz to Open Immediately";

Office of the President Responds, "Hope for Restoration of Peace and Stability in the Middle East"

Iran Remains Cautious, No Final Decision Announced

The Office of the President expressed hope that progress in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) negotiations between the United States and Iran would serve as an opportunity to restore peace and stability in the Middle East and ensure the prompt reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This statement signifies the Korean government's support for U.S. President Donald Trump's mention of signing an agreement with Iran and the possibility of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

President Lee Jae-myung is delivering a commemorative speech at the "Special Mass for Peace and Solidarity" held at the Basilica of St. Paul in Rome, Italy, celebrated by Cardinal Yu Ho-sik on June 14, 2026, local time. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

An official from the Office of the President stated on the 14th, "The government has been closely monitoring the progress of the MOU negotiations between the United States and Iran, and in this regard, we are paying close attention to President Trump's remarks."

The official added, "The government supports President Trump's related efforts and will continue to participate in the international community's initiatives, including those led by the United States, to ensure free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz." The official also stated, "We hope that an agreement between the two sides will be reached, serving as a turning point for restoring peace and stability in the Middle East and enabling the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."

Previously, on the 13th (local time), President Trump announced via social media that an agreement with Iran was scheduled to be signed on the 14th, stating, "Immediately after the signing, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all." President Trump also noted that the agreement would serve as a mechanism to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons.

Major international news outlets reported that the United States and Iran are considering signing the agreement document via videoconference and electronic signature. Axios reported that both sides may electronically sign an MOU that includes a 60-day extension of the ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the launch of follow-up negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.

However, there are also cautious views regarding the possibility of a final agreement. While the Iranian side has indicated that the draft agreement includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and limitations on its nuclear program, it has not issued a definitive stance on whether a final decision will be made. Some Iranian responses also differed from the signing date suggested by President Trump. In fact, on the 13th (local time), the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed in a post on its Telegram channel that President Trump was showing "unusual persistence" in trying to finalize the MOU signing to coincide with his birthday on the 14th.

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