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US-Iran deal: Key questions remain over status of Strait of Hormuz

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is at the heart of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran. Under the terms of the deal, the US will immediately lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The Islamic Republic, for its part, will reopen the Strait…

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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says

Maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

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'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian ports

Big news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confirmed this major development, signaling a significant shift in maritime operations and potentially easing tensions in the region. This move could have wide-ranging implications for international…

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The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months

Iran and the United States are about to sign a peace deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil.

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Brent crude oil price touches pre-Iran war lows after ceasefire deal

Oil prices have fallen significantly. This is due to a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions. This is expected to boost global oil supply. Analysts anticipate a gradual recovery in oil flows. Some experts believe prices…

The Economic Times

US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war

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Vance says 12.5 million barrels oil moved as Iran deal enters 60-day phase

Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz reached its highest level since late February. US Vice President JD Vance stated a US-Iran agreement has entered a 60-day implementation period. The US Navy allowed ships access to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade. This move demonstrates Washington honoring its commitments.

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Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

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Collecting urine near Paris

As French farmers bear the brunt of soaring fertiliser prices – driven by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz – there's growing interest in homegrown fertilisers. Bruno Rakedjian is one of 20 members of Les Radis Actifs, a community veg scheme on the outskirts of Paris in Châtillon, taking…

Radio France Internationale

Somehow Trump’s Iran Deal Just Keeps Gettng Worse

The United States’ deal with Iran keeps getting worse. President Trump seemingly signed off on a document and now the fallout deepens. Bloomberg reportedly got a hold of the text signed by the government as they race to try and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In the pages posted to…

The Mary Sue

Oil Prices Keep Falling After U.S. And Iran Sign Deal To End The War And Reopen The Hormuz Strait

Oil prices kept falling on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

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

Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: Official

India plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia conflicts. An interim agreement between the US and Iran could normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This will significantly benefit India, a major energy importer. The government…

The Economic Times

US-Iran ink MoU, real test begins now: A defiant Israel can still derail peace efforts

A new US-Iran deal, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a costly war and reopen vital sea lanes. The 'Islamabad MOU' includes lifting sanctions and withdrawing US forces, while Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. However, analysts warn the pact is fragile, with Israel's non-participation posing a significant risk to…

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First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.

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Stocks Rally Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.98%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.64% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.

Euronews

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.

France 24

'Catastrophic capitulation': Why US and Israel are the biggest losers in Iran deal

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 18: An Israeli paper slams the US's deal with Iran as a "catastrophic capitulation". While Trump sees the US as the big winner, the press says Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz shows that it has set a new status quo. Also, EU leaders…

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Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation.

Euronews

Oil sinks further as Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war

Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.

France 24

At the mercy of Silicon Valley? Europe exposed by Trump AI export ban

Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France's support for the birth of a new nation. It's all about keeping the…

The Economic Times

$300 billion, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening: Who gets what in the US-Iran peace deal?

US-Iran Peace MoU: The US and Iran have signed a preliminary 14-point memorandum of understanding, outlining plans for sanctions relief, economic cooperation, and de-escalation of military tensions. The agreement includes provisions for releasing frozen assets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations entering a 60-day negotiation period to…

France 24

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…

The Times of India

$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 Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Supreme Leader says Trump made a deal out of ‘desperation’ after US lifts naval blockade

US vice president JD Vance said more than 12 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz last night

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