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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

U.S.-Iran deal was about the economy, says former U.S. energy secretary

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Former U.S. Energy Secretaries Ernest Moniz and Dan Brouillette have both emphasized that the new U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is primarily focused on economic relief and reopening global energy corridors rather than immediately resolving deep-seated security friction.In separate media appearances following the signing of the 14-point framework agreement by President Donald Trump, the former officials outlined how the deal acts as an economic stabilization tool for both the global market and Iran's heavily pressured domestic economy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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