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Economics22h 38m ago

The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that calls for a halt to hostilities, a 60-day negotiating window and the restoration of maritime traffic to pre-war levels within 30 days.

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US, Iran
What
The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that calls for a halt to hostilities, a 60-day negotiating window and the restoration of maritime traffic to pre-war levels within 30 days.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 22h 38m ago
Where
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Why
The MoU aims to halt hostilities, restore maritime traffic to pre-war levels, lift the US blockade, and provide waivers for Iranian crude and petrochemical exports.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The agreement caused Brent crude prices to fall below $80 a barrel and prompted India to consider rolling back emergency fuel sales curbs, potentially easing inflation and strengthening its macroeconomic fundamentals.

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  1. Economics8h 8m ago
    The agreement gives Washington and Tehran 60 days to reach a final settlement, with the first round of follow-up talks scheduled for June 19.
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  2. Economics8h 8m ago
    The first round of follow-up talks between Washington and Tehran is scheduled to reach a final settlement after a memorandum of understanding.
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  3. Economics12h 53m ago
    The US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end their war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and initiate a 60-day negotiation period for a longer-term agreement.
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  4. Economics12h 53m ago
    The US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end their war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin a 60-day negotiation period.
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  5. Economics22h 38m ago
    The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) calling for a halt to hostilities, a 60-day negotiating window, restoration of maritime traffic, lifting the US blockade, and waivers for Iranian crude and petrochemical exports.
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    The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that calls for a halt to hostilities, a 60-day negotiating window and the restoration of maritime traffic to pre-war levels within 30 days.

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