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US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?
Neither side has officially called off the interim peace agreement, despite the escalation.
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The US-Iran MoU looks at managing the pain rather than ending the war
The US-Iran MoU acts as a state-to-state framework managing mutual pain, not a definitive end to regional conflict.
IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes
Markets in Iran react poorly after two nights of military confrontations over transit through the critical strait.
What is Article 5 of Iran-US MoU, and why is it blamed for Hormuz strikes?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
‘Pick up the phone’: IRGC appears to rebuff US Strait of Hormuz ‘hotline’
Iran’s IRGC appears to have rejected US claims of a military hotline will operate between the two countries.
From: NewsFeed
US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire
The US has struck Iran for the first time since the two sides reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.
Published On 27 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
Trump justifies strikes on Iran amid ceasefire
The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 27 Jun 2026
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Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.
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IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know
Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.
From: NewsFeed
US and Iran sign Memorandum of Understanding to end war
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Published On 18 Jun 2026
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Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured?
Shipping operators and insurers prefer to wait and watch from a distance for now.
