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World Service,18 Jun 2026,49 mins

JD Vance speaks on US-Iran deal

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US Vice-President JD Vance is holding a news briefing. He says 12.5 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz after the deal with Iran was signed. Our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet joins us to explain more and we hear a conversation with Iranians abroad. The video game developer Rockstar has revealed the pre-order date and official cover art for Grand Theft Auto 6. Our gaming expert tells us more about the much anticipated release. And the New York Knicks are celebrating their first NBA Championship title win since 1973 with a parade. We get an update from our correspondent who is there. (Photo: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Eric Lee)

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