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Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
ByDavid E. Sanger June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.

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Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
ByIsabel Kershner June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.

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Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate
ByRobert Jimison June 16, 2026

Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.

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France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz
ByMichael D. Shear June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

For months, a coalition led by Britain and France has been preparing to send minesweepers and other ships to secure the strait once the fighting ends. That moment may finally be here.

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Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal
ByEmmett Lindner June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.

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In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.

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Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet
ByErica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs June 15, 2026

While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country’s nuclear program is still a subject for negotiation.

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U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon’s Fate Murky
ByChristina Goldbaum June 15, 2026June 17, 2026

Iran claimed the deal would extend to fighting in Lebanon but no details of the agreement were made public and Israel said its forces would remain there.

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Many Iranians Express Relief Over Agreement to End the War
ByFarnaz Fassihi June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

After enduring months of conflict, ordinary people in Iran were relieved to hear about the deal. Opposition groups were disappointed.

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U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks
ByJonathan Swan, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman June 15, 2026

The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program.

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