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The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum to open the Strait of Hormuz, ending a nearly four-month war.
Strait of Hormuz
Who
U.S., Iran
What
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum to open the Strait of Hormuz, ending a nearly four-month war.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 2d 21h ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The agreement was signed to end a war that upended global energy supply chains, pushed inflation higher, and dented the outlook for growth.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
While the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases acute threats to global energy supplies, economic damages from the war, including higher inflation and energy costs, are 'baked in' and will take months to unwind, affecting food supply chains and central bank policy.
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