Middle East live: Vance says Strait of Hormuz will reopen without tolls
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 05:07Modified: 16/06/2026 - 05:12
- Officials said the agreement could unlock reconstruction funding, but key details remain to be negotiated.
- Iran twice battled back for a 2–2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 05:07Modified: 16/06/2026 - 05:12
By: FRANCE 24 U.S. Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two, after peace talks with Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. © Jacquelyn Martin, Reuters US Vice President JD Vance said ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls under a peace deal signed with Iran, while insisting Tehran must meet its commitments before receiving economic benefits. Officials said the agreement could unlock reconstruction funding, but key details remain to be negotiated. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iran twice battled back for a 2–2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.