Updated
Updated · KATU · Jun 18
Trump Expects Iran Ceasefire to Hold as 12.5 Million Barrels Cross Hormuz
Updated
Updated · KATU · Jun 18

Trump Expects Iran Ceasefire to Hold as 12.5 Million Barrels Cross Hormuz

3 articles · Updated · KATU · Jun 18

Summary

  • Trump said he expects all parties to honor the Iran ceasefire deal and called for a complete halt across fronts including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel.
  • The agreement he recently signed with Tehran requires Iran to dilute its uranium stockpile while the U.S. waives sanctions, allowing Iranian oil to be sold freely.
  • JD Vance said Washington has already begun easing military restrictions on shipping to Iran, adding that 12.5 million barrels passed through the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday evening.
  • Trump argued the deal is already pushing oil prices down and stocks up, though Israel has denounced the agreement.

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