Wednesday, June 17, 2026

US-Iran peace deal signed amid global reaction

The United States and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with further negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions expected to follow. The deal was electronically signed by President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf. The agreement has drawn significant backlash from Israeli leaders and skepticism from some Republican lawmakers, while global reactions continue to unfold at the G7 summit in France.