First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after US–Iran deal as Israeli strikes in Lebanon fuel doubt over fragile regional calm
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Oil tankers resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz after a US–Iran agreement, but renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise questions over the durability of the fragile peace framework
What are risks to Thailand after US-Iran deal signed | The Next Move EP17
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Dr. Areeporn Asawinpongphan of the Thailand Development Research Institute warns that Thailand should not be overly optimistic about the peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, as any renewed conflict could pose risks to the Thai economy.
US, Iran sign 14-point MoU to halt West Asia war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a 14-point interim MoU to halt the 15-week West Asia war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions pressure on Iran and begin 60 days of negotiations on a final settlement.