BusinessJune 15, 2026

Markets Move After U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Key Vocabulary

deal/diːl/
an agreement between people or countries
"They made a deal to reopen the port."
strait/streɪt/
a narrow area of sea between two pieces of land
"The ship passed through the strait."
ceasefire/ˈsiːsˌfaɪər/
an agreement to stop fighting for a time
"The countries agreed a 60 day ceasefire."

Listening

Markets Move After U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran on Sunday. The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of fighting. Oil prices fell more than 4 percent and Brent crude was $84.21 per barrel. Stock markets rose after the news.

Many people hope that lower oil will help petrol prices, but changes will not be fast. The reopening needs mine clearing and repairs, and experts say supplies could take months to return to normal. People who buy fuel may not see lower prices right away. Families and businesses will watch the market closely. The deal included a 60 day ceasefire and more talks are planned.

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Quiz

1. Who announced the deal?
2. What did the deal reopen?
3. How long is the ceasefire in the deal?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

1

Do you think lower oil prices affect your daily life? How?

2

Have you ever felt a change at a gas station when prices went up or down? What happened?

3

What do you think about news that says a shipping route will reopen?

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