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Tentative Deal on Ending the Iran War Sends Stocks Soaring, Oil Prices to Lowest Levels in Months

15 June 2026 05:50

A tentative deal to end the Iran war sparked a massive stock market rally and sent oil prices to multi-month lows. - The Dow Jones surged over 800 points as investors cheered reduced geopolitical risk.

- Crude oil fell below $40 per barrel on expectations of eased sanctions and increased supply. - The agreement includes a phased foreign troop withdrawal and a halt to Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

- Analysts caution the deal is fragile and still requires ratification by all parties. The White House called the deal a historic step toward peace but acknowledged that significant work remains before it can be fully implemented.

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