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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis18 June 2026

Trump, Iran’s President sign deal to end West Asia war

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The U.S. and Iran have signed a deal to end the 'West Asia war,' with Iran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in exchange for the U.S. waiving oil sanctions and facilitating a $300 billion reconstruction fund. The agreement, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's President, aims to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and initiate detailed negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The deal, which followed a G7 summit and involved other international actors like France and China, has drawn mixed reactions globally and domestically within the U.S., with some allies expressing concern over its terms.

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The U.S. and Iran have signed a deal to end the 'West Asia war,' with Iran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in exchange for the U.S. waiving oil sanctions and facilitating a $300 billion reconstruction fund. The agreement, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's President, aims to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and initiate detailed negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The deal, which followed a G7 summit and involved other international actors like France and China, has drawn mixed reactions globally and domestically within the U.S., with some allies expressing concern over its terms.

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