Beirut Strikes Test a Thin US-Iran War Memo — June 15, 2026

US-Iran war talks are converging on a thin ceasefire memo with unresolved verification and Israeli buy-in questions as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut and the Hormuz blockade keeps energy markets under pressure. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Israel continues strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs - NBC News — NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/world/lebanon/israel-continues-strikes-beiruts-southern-suburbs-rcna349995 2. Step Back: When officials say the US and Iran are close to a one-page memo to end the war, what would actually make that more than a handshake—who has to sign on, how would compliance be verified, and what happens if Israel or an allied militia keeps fighting? 3. The Impacts of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade on Global Energy ... — Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research https://www.setav.org/en/the-impacts-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-on-global-energy-markets Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]