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Trump Celebrates 80th Birthday with Iran Deal Announcement and UFC Event at White House

15 June 2026 05:00

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by announcing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and hosting a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House South Lawn. - The U.S.

will end its blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with further negotiations needed. - The UFC event, costing over $60 million, featured fighters entering the Octagon from the Oval Office.

- Top officials attended, and the event was seen as a diversion from high gas prices and falling approval ratings. - The Trump family's cryptocurrency company partnered with UFC to create a $250,000 athlete bonus pool.

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