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Trump, Iran Sign $300 B Peace Deal, Oil Falls; China Brokers

6/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 21, 2026 that ends the war, includes a $300 billion fund and has lowered oil prices.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Iranian diplomats, prompting Iran’s foreign minister to thank Beijing and underscoring China’s broker role.
About 50 % of China’s crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, while its strategic petroleum reserves limited the flow.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 21, 2026 that ends the war, includes a $300 billion fund and has lowered oil prices.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Iranian diplomats, prompting Iran’s foreign minister to thank Beijing and underscoring China’s broker role.
About 50 % of China’s crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, while its strategic petroleum reserves limited the flow.