Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding on an end to hostilities affecting the Strait of Hormuz. The deal enables Iran to export oil and regain billions in assets, prompting questions about the rationale behind the recent conflict. This development may impact Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future ahead of upcoming elections.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 15:53 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 16:10 UTC
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