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US and Iran Are Close to a Deal — But Can't Agree on When to Sign It
The Hindu·Sunday, 14 June 2026
Trump announced on social media that a US-Iran deal would be signed on Sunday, and that the Strait of Hormuz would open afterward. Iran pushed back, saying no date has been set and a signing 'in coming days could not be ruled out.' The two sides have also released conflicting accounts of what the deal actually contains.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil shipping route — if it reopens, global energy prices could shift, directly affecting what Indians pay for fuel.
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