Key Takeaways From US–Iran Preliminary Deal

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Key Takeaways From US–Iran Preliminary Deal
US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian, central-eastern France, on June 15, 2026. Ludovic Marin/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian, central-eastern France, on June 15, 2026. Ludovic Marin/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Jacob Burg
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Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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GENEVA—The United States and Iran signed a preliminary agreement on June 14 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin 60 days of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.

While the memorandum of understanding (MOU) had not been made public as of June 15, senior U.S. officials outlined key details of the agreement during a briefing with reporters that day. 

Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.