June 17, 2026
"Countries, whether large or small, strong or weak, developed or developing, are equal members of the international community," the foreign minister says
The interim deal is set to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Markets settled into a more measured tone on Gulf developments as the initial excitement over the preliminary agreement began to fade
"The lack of details especially on freedom of shipping is a concern but not one that should constrain markets today,” one analyst says
The ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns of escalating conflict, possibly leading to lower oil prices
Iranian officials, protesters express scepticism, opposition to timing, terms
A Tk 300 yaba sale spirals into a clash that injured 15
