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BBC Learning English June 17, 2026

US Iran Peace Deal

The US and Iran have made a peace deal. This deal will help stop the war between the two countries. The deal is for 60 days. After that, they will talk more about nuclear weapons and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Many people have died in the conflict. Oil prices have gone up. The Iranian government is still in power.

The deal is like a circle. You start at one point and end up back at the same point. This can be frustrating. For example, you fix your car, but it breaks again. You can say it has come full circle. But it's not always bad. If you used to study English and now you teach it, you have come full circle. The US and Iran have come full circle because they are back to talking about peace after fighting.

The US and Iran are giving the deal different spin. They are presenting the information in a way that makes them look good. This is like a game where you throw a ball and make it spin. The US and Iran are trying to make the deal look good for them. The deal is not perfect, but it's a start. The US and Iran have made a tacit agreement. This means they understand something without saying it. For example, you might take turns buying food with your friends without talking about it. The deal is a tacit admission that the US did not win the conflict.

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