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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 18th, 2026: The Hardest Part Of The Iran Agreement Starts Now

June 18, 2026·17 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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— U.S. and Iran formally sign a 60-day ceasefire agreement, ending active military operations.

— Iranian oil exports to resume under U.S. waivers, with a $300 billion reconstruction fund proposed.

— Energy markets react positively: oil prices drop and U.S. gasoline falls below $4/gallo

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