Ceasefire reached with Iran, ending hostilities and opening Strait of Hormuz

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 1,435

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he had signed a ceasefire with Iran, moving the two countries one step closer to ending the war that began in February.

Trump, speaking from the G7 conference in Europe, said the memorandum of understanding ensures Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon and clears the way for ships to move through the Strait of Hormuz without paying a toll.

Trump added he would like the U.S. and Iran to …

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