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US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz cuts oil prices

Published 17 June 2026

A diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has sent global oil prices tumbling, offering hope for an end to a months-long crisis that choked off a critical artery for the world's energy supply. The formal signing of the deal is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland.

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