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June 15, 2026

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Morning Shot
Morning Shot · June 15, 2026

U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz.

Good morning. A quiet day in global politics, but the U.S. and Iran just announced a major breakthrough in their conflict.

Morning Reality Check

Set the day. Calmly. · 07:00 ET · generated Jun 15
Curated by Chris Kaz, Editor · Every brief is reviewed by Chris Kaz before publishing.
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The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.

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Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refused to apologise for deaths in strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Fury has continued to mount in India over US refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors killed in strikes in the strait of Hormuz, fu

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The United States and Iran have agreed to end months of conflict, creating a pathway toward a broader agreement over Iran's nuclear program. But questions remain. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

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Trump says a US-Iran deal will be signed this Friday, as Tehran confirms plans to end hostilities.

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Treasuries advanced across the curve as investors dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes following news of a deal to end the Iran war.

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Copper rose as an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran eased fears over global economic growth and stoked optimism for metals demand.

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Crude oil prices fell over 4% to their lowest levels in over three months Sunday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire extension that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: Severe restrictions on oil traffic through the strait since the confl

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Bullshit Index™
23/100

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Stress Level
4.9/10

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