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The terms of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran have been made public, with the immediate priority being the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers. This comes as oil and other commodities have surged in price, making the agreement an urgent economic and political priority. Under the deal, Iran could begin selling its own oil, and billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets could be released, but only if subsequent agreements—such as Iran ending its nuclear weapons program—are followed. An official stated that if Iran does not live up to its end, the U.S. could easily resume bombing. A key caveat is that Israel is not a party to the agreement but could act as a spoiler if Washington cannot restrain the Israeli government from attacking Iran’s proxy force in Lebanon.
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- 1 (00:21) **U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Terms Made Public** - The agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil, with conditional release of frozen assets.
- 2 (01:17) **Economic Fallout and Fed Projections** - Gas prices remain over a dollar higher than pre-war levels, and analysts say market stabilization could take months.
- 3 (02:14) **Oklahoma Pastor Suspends Congressional Campaign** - Jackson Lahmeyer, a Trump-endorsed candidate, drops out after inappropriate texts with a former staffer came to light.
- 4 (03:17) **Tropical Storm Arthur Weakens** - The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has degenerated into a low pressure system along the upper Texas coast.
- 5 (03:38) **Canadian Police Officer Charged with Threats Against Trump** - An RCMP officer who worked security at the G7 summit allegedly posted threatening comments on Snapchat.
- 6 (04:32) **World Cup Update: Canada and England** - Canada prepares to play Qatar with captain Alphonso Davies returning from injury; England’s Harry Kane scores twice to tie the English record for World Cup goals.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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