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Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 12, 2026
A US–Iran memorandum to pause the Gulf war could be signed as soon as Sunday, though wording is still being finalized.Iran is pushing for the deal to also end fighting in Lebanon and includes demands like lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and halting hostilities across all fronts, while nuclear issues would be postponed.Trump said a “great settlement” was ready and called off new strikes, but details remain unclear. Reports also suggest tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. Below is...