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US and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal — But the Details Are Still Secret
The Hindu·Tuesday, 16 June 2026
President Trump and Iran's lead negotiator have signed a preliminary agreement that was expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal was signed digitally on June 14, and Vice President Vance says it is 'about a page and a half' and 'very general'. The full text has not been released, and Israeli PM Netanyahu does not appear fully on board.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz carries a huge share of the world's oil. A deal — or its collapse — will move global energy prices and affect economies everywhere.
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