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War & Conflict1d 22h ago

Former US President Barack Obama stated on Friday that the 15-week war with Iran left the United States in a worse position despite a ceasefire, which he welcomed, following a memorandum of understanding signed by Donald Trump with Iran.

Paris, France

Who
Barack Obama, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Neil Chapman (Exxon), Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Iran’s chief negotiator), White House
What
Former US President Barack Obama stated on Friday that the 15-week war with Iran left the United States in a worse position despite a ceasefire, which he welcomed, following a memorandum of understanding signed by Donald Trump with Iran.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT · 1d 22h ago
Where
Paris, France ·
Why
The ceasefire followed a 15-week war between the US and Iran, with the Paris agreement aiming to address the conflict and Iran's nuclear capacity.
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The ceasefire and Paris agreement aim to resolve the 15-week US-Iran conflict, but concerns persist regarding potential oil price increases to $150 or $160 a barrel due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and Iran's nuclear program, with Iran's chief negotiator warning of retaliation against excessive demands.

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