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US official reads Iran ceasefire memorandum ahead of signing
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A senior US official described a memorandum of understanding to halt fighting and lift a naval blockade, to be signed Friday.
WHO: A senior United States official
WHAT: Gave the clearest account yet of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The official provided details during a call with reporters about a deal scheduled to be signed Friday, while Iran had not confirmed the US version.
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