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A 'peace deal' that moves oil but not policy: reading the US-Iran announcement
Trump and Iran's president signed a memorandum to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the White House has not published the text, the Israeli coalition is fraying, and Senate Republicans are calling it the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.

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- France 24 (2026-06-17), Middle East live: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/
- Middle East Eye (2026-06-17), Live: US and Iran confirm peace accord, signing set for Friday in Geneva. https://www.middleeasteye.net/live/live-us-and-iran-confirm-peace-accord-signing-set-friday-geneva
- Middle East Eye (2026-06-17), Terms of the deal underline pressure on Netanyahu from Iran and from inside his coalition. https://www.middleeasteye.net/
- The Epoch Times / wire (2026-06-17), White House has not published the terms of the deal with Iran. https://theepochtim.es/xqebjy
- Press TV (2026-06-17), Trump admits world had just 'four weeks' of oil left without Iran deal. Telegram: presstv.
- DDGeopolitics (2026-06-17), Baghaei on oil sanctions lifting "today" and on missiles being non-negotiable. Telegram: DDGeopolitics.
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- OSINTdefender / NewsNation (2026-06-17), Republican members of Congress blame VP Vance for the deal. Telegram: osintlive.
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