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The Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, seen from NASA's Terra satellite
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A Pause, Not a Peace

The United States and Iran signed a memorandum that reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Oil did not go back to February. Neither did the argument over who controls the water.

June 17, 2026 2 min read

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