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US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler

The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, potentially, breathe a sigh of relief, and global markets look set to be boosted by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation · Jun 18

The Latest: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait

According to details released by both countries, President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington

The Independent UK · Jun 18

US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices are just barely below an average of $4 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country

AAP · Jun 18

US and Iran sign deal, but who really won? Here's what to know

Trump signed the framework deal at Versailles while Pezeshkian signed in Tehran, pledging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and triggering 60 days of further talks. Analysts say the terms leave Tehran in a stronger position than the deal's framing suggests.

Euronews · Jun 18

'Won't be nuked, think of it, Bibi': Trump reveals how he convinced Netanyahu for Iran-US deal

US President Donald Trump declared a new peace deal with Tehran safeguards Israel from a nuclear threat, a claim made at the G7 summit. He asserted the agreement addresses Israel's primary existential concern, despite reports of Israeli opposition and critical media commentary. Trump also voiced criticism of Netanyahu's regional conduct.

The Times of India · Jun 18

Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sanctions relief…

France 24 · Jun 18

$300 billion, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening: What Tehran gets, what Washington gains from peace deal MoU

The US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlines a sweeping framework aimed at ending military confrontation, opening the Strait of Hormuz, releasing Iran's frozen assets and providing $ 300 billion for reconstrction and opening the door for long-term negotiations.

The Times of India · Jun 18

‘To be negotiated’: US–Iran interim deal defers final decision on Tehran’s nuclear future

The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, setting in motion a two-month negotiating window aimed at resolving the core dispute between the two countries over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, setting…

The Times of India · Jun 18

Middle East crisis: Trump says US expects ‘complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel’ – as it happened

US president says he encourages Middle East countries to ‘maintain commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18

US-Iran peace accord takes effect

A US-Iran agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin talks on a permanent peace deal is now in effect, with the presidents of the two countries signing the 14-point memorandum of understanding, White House officials have confirmed.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18