The United States and Iran have publicly released the full text of an agreement intended to de-escalate conflict and restore stability to the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, formally titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” follows months of tensions that disrupted the global economy and drove up oil prices. A senior US official released the document in response to criticism regarding transparency surrounding the negotiations. The agreement aims to end the recent war between the two nations and ensure safe passage through the vital shipping lane. Details of the agreement were made public after pressure to reveal the terms negotiated by the current administration. The release is expected to quell concerns over potential military escalation in the region.