WorldPublished: 15 June 2026 at 21:20

Trump Announces Memorandum of Understanding with Iran on 80th Birthday

US President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding with Iran on his 80th birthday, touting “Let the oil flow!” and scheduling a signing ceremony in Switzerland next Friday.

On his 80th birthday, US President Donald Trump agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Iran, exclaiming “Let the oil flow!” He quickly scheduled a signing ceremony to take place next Friday in Switzerland, across from where he has flown in for a G7 summit on the French side of Lake Geneva. The question remains whether this agreement can be considered a peace deal.

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