- 6 September, 2026
Sayed Ghoneim
https://igsda.org/team/sayed-ghoneim/
PhD, MG(Ret.), Chairman IGSDA (UAE), Visiting Scholar in International Relations & International Security in several countries, (Egyptian)
Articles By This Author
US Strike on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran Responds
Introduction: The U.S. strike on Iran’s Larak Island and Iran’s subsequent response mark a significant development in the renewed confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz: From Shifting Control to Complete Freedom
Introduction: The Strait of Hormuz (SoH) represents a central axis of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, serving not only as a
Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-16/read-the-14-point-draft-memorandum-between-the-us-and-iran The US and Iran are expected to formally sign a memorandum of understanding on June 19 in Switzerland, paving the way for 60 days
Trump and Iranian officials: A preliminary memorandum of understanding has been reached between the United States and Iran.
Reuters, citing a senior Iranian official, reported that a draft memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz,
“A review of the US-Iran agreement from recent reliable sources revealed” June 16, 2026
1. A memorandum of understanding was signed electronically between the United States and Iran on June 15, 2026. This is almost the same day that
“BEYOND THE STRAIT: THE GEOPOLITICS OF THE U.S.–IRAN UNDERSTANDING AND THE FUTURE OF GULF SECURITY”
First: A vision received: ENERGY SINCE DAILY 2020 MARKETS TOP 5NOW INSIGHTSJune 15, 2026 VitolON AIR GI 1. STRAIT REOPENING IS NOT A PEACE DEAL
According to a Reuters report, citing informed sources, published in the early hours of June 13, 2026:
The UAE has agreed to release billions of dollars of frozen Iranian funds, in a political shift aimed at reducing tensions and ending Iranian attacks
Donald J. Trump
The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its
War on Iran – 21
1. Continued US strikes against Iran: Following Trump’s announcement that Iran had shot down two US Apache helicopters over the Strait of Hormuz, US Central
War on Iran – 20
First: Developments:Iran launched several volleys of missiles toward northern Israel, marking the first direct Iranian missile strike against Israel since the ceasefire declared in April