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On June 18, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would provide a $300 billion fund only if Iran "does things right," adding Iran’s reconstruction would take 15 to 20 years. Trump noted frozen Iranian funds belong to Iran and that Washington would return the money to Tehran at some point. He also claimed the U.S. dollar has grown significantly stronger during his tenure, warning failing to return the funds would be detrimental to the greenback, and that the U.S. reserves would run out in about four weeks. Source: FX168

June 18 — U.S. President Trump delivered a speech Wednesday following the conclusion of the G7 summit in France, defending the agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran. He expressed reluctance to see the Middle East conflict continue, fearing it could spark an economic disaster. Speaking at the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains in France, Trump said: “The last thing I want to see is a financial disaster. If this conflict persists, such a scenario is entirely possible.” Trump also stated he does not want to end up like Herbert Hoover. In October 1929, Hoover was serving as U.S. president during the U.S. stock market crash. That crash wiped out billions of dollars in wealth and ultimately triggered the economic crisis later known as the Great Depression. (FXStreet)

June 18th: U.S. President Trump says he believes Israel will be satisfied with the Iran deal. (Forex Live)

June 18 (HTX Market Data) — With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on the horizon, Bitcoin has rebounded above $66,000, now trading at $66,401 for a 0.97% 24-hour gain. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran agreement will be signed either tomorrow or the day after, possibly as early as Friday. A copy of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) has already been sent to Israel. Investors are closely monitoring two key developments: the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision under its new chair, Kevin Wash, and additional details of the U.S.-Iran peace accord, to evaluate future market trends.

On June 18, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the agreement reached with Iran will be signed either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, possibly on Friday, the designated signing day. A copy of the memorandum of understanding has been sent to Israel. (Golden Ten)

June 18 – U.S. President Trump said that if a deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days, airstrikes will resume. He added he does not want to bomb Iran again but may have no choice. (Xinhua)