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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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US, Iran, India
What
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.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 22h 43m ago
Where
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Why
The MoU was signed to halt hostilities, restore maritime traffic, and ease global energy market concerns following the West Asia conflict.
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The agreement led to Brent crude falling below $80 a barrel, could prompt India to roll back fuel sale curbs, and is expected to ease inflationary pressures, strengthen India's macroeconomic fundamentals, and reduce government subsidy costs.

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  1. Economics8h 12m 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 12m 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 58m 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 58m 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. Currently Reading22h 43m 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.
  6. Economics22h 43m 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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