2026-06-15

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
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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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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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
A day after the National Symphony Orchestra played perhaps its final notes at the Kennedy Center for years, mixed martial artists brawled outside the White House.
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