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In Mideast and worldwide, cautious relief over deal to end damaging war

Washington Post World Monday 15 June 2026, 12:25 UTC By Rachel Chason 1 min read
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DUBAI — President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States and Iran had reached a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was met on Monday with a mix of praise and skepticism, after months of false promises that peace was imminent. Democracy Dies in Darkness In Mideast and worldwide, cautious relief over deal to end damaging war Some world leaders hailed the deal, but many in the Middle East were cautious, saying important details remain to be settled and warning the...

DUBAI — President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States and Iran had reached a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was met on Monday with a mix of praise and skepticism, after months of false promises that peace was imminent. Democracy Dies in Darkness In Mideast and worldwide, cautious relief over deal to end damaging war Some world leaders hailed the deal, but many in the Middle East were cautious, saying important details remain to be settled and warning the accord could easily fall apart.
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