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A peace agreement between the US and Iran came into effect, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the American naval blockade.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
US, Iran, US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan
What
A peace agreement between the US and Iran came into effect, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the American naval blockade.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 23h 18m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The agreement was signed to restore peace in West Asia following months of war, mediation, and shifting ceasefires.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The agreement ended the American naval blockade in the Gulf region and reopened a critical shipping lane, concluding months of conflict and mediation.

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12 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict2h 57m ago
    Donald Trump joked he would "blame" JD Vance if the tentative Iran agreement does not work out, during remarks at the G7.
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  2. War & Conflict5h 52m ago
    Switzerland's foreign ministry confirmed the scheduled peace talks between the US and Iran were cancelled.
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  3. War & Conflict11h 17m ago
    The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to cease hostilities and initiated 60 days of negotiations for a final peace agreement.
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  4. War & Conflict11h 18m ago
    President Donald Trump described the newly signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran as an “unconditional surrender” by Tehran.
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  5. War & Conflict11h 48m ago
    US President Donald Trump urged Middle East countries to abide by the newly signed US-Iran agreement and expected a "ceasefire on all fronts" across the region.
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  6. War & Conflict12h 18m ago
    The U.S. and Iran signed an agreement on Thursday, including a 60-day ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for nuclear negotiations, leading U.S. Central Command to cease blockade enforcement on Iranian coastal areas.
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  7. War & Conflict13h 12m ago
    The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, extending the existing ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and opening negotiations for a final peace deal.
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  8. War & Conflict13h 12m ago
    The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, which extends the existing ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and opens negotiations for a final peace deal.
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  9. War & Conflict15h 18m ago
    The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, which President Donald Trump described as an 'unconditional surrender' by Tehran, establishing a 60-day period for finalizing a comprehensive agreement.
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  10. War & Conflict15h 18m ago
    President Trump signed a deal with Iran, leading to a complete ceasefire on all fronts, the lifting of a blockade on Iranian ports, and the passage of 12.5 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz.
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  11. War & Conflict15h 18m ago
    Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their war.
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    A peace agreement between the US and Iran came into effect, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the American naval blockade.

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