17/06/2026 03:31 - Internacionales
Mapa mundial con el Estrecho de Ormuz destacado en tonos dorados, buques petroleros navegando, banderas de Estados Unidos e Irán en lados opuestos pero con una mano de cada país dándose un apretón simbólico sobre un documento de paz, iluminación dramática pero esperanzadora
The conflict between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, resulted in more than 3,700 deaths and transformed the global geopolitical landscape. The New York Times published an extensive analysis evaluating the consequences for American superpower status.
The confrontation began on February 28, 2026 and lasted more than three months. The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz —through which 20% of the world's petroleum flows— triggered a global energy crisis affecting economies worldwide.
The memorandum of understanding was signed electronically on June 15, 2026, with the official signing scheduled for June 19, 2026 in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. Mediators included Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the agreement is divided into two phases:
Deaths during the conflict
Of world oil transits through Hormuz
Days of nuclear negotiations
Brent crude oil fell between 4% and 5% following the agreement announcement, settling at USD 83-84 per barrel. Global strategic reserves were depleted during the conflict: the International Energy Agency (IEA) released 400 million barrels and Japan released 90 million barrels. Argentina's country risk dropped to 425 basis points, the lowest since April 2018.
Strait of Hormuz: A narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, considered the world's most important oil transit chokepoint. Approximately 20% of global petroleum passes through this strategic passage.
Hezbollah: A Lebanese Shiite political party and militant group backed by Iran. It operates as a significant regional power broker in the Middle East.
Houthi Rebels: An Iranian-backed Yemeni insurgent group that has frequently targeted shipping in the Red Sea region.
Sources: Deutsche Welle, La Nación (citing The New York Times), verified information from the US-Iran conflict 2026.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
