- Conflict in the Middle East is impacting global oil prices, prompting ONS data to inform Bank of England monetary policy.
- Amidst the Middle East crisis, Iran is a key actor as Trump pushes for a peace deal while US actions are taken.
Talks involving Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Shehbaz Sharif took place, with a dinner at Versailles aimed at mediating an agreement for sanctions relief on Iran.
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Updated Jun 18
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What happened
Talks involving Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Shehbaz Sharif took place, with a dinner at Versailles aimed at mediating an agreement for sanctions relief on Iran.
Who's involved
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Part of
Amidst the Middle East crisis, Iran is a key actor as Trump pushes for a peace deal while US actions are taken.Also in this story
- War causes maritime traffic jam in Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil supply from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, while an MoU is signed with Iran.
- Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset while supporting regional groups like Hizbullah and initiating war.
- Iran demonstrated capability to cripple global energy resources, viewed as a strategic counterpoint to Israeli objectives.
- A peace deal signed by the US President with Iran is boosting investor sentiment and facilitating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of Pakistan (2022–2023; 2024–present)
- Talks are underway focusing on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, with Pakistan's PM mediating the negotiations.
- A committee is questioning the Federal Board of Revenue regarding serious tax evasion and smuggling issues, including an absconding customs official.
Related events
- Donald Trump signed a memorandum with Tehran and attended a dinner with Emmanuel Macron.
- Trump seeks a deal with Iran as talks are mediated by Shehbaz Sharif and discussed by Abbas Araghchi.
- Shehbaz Sharif announced the US-Iran peace deal, which is scheduled for a signing ceremony in Switzerland.
- Negotiations regarding the Iran deal took place in France between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron.
- Clashes over tariffs, Iran, and Greenland between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, with Macron mediating talks involving Zelensky.