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Senior Officials Lay Out Key Details of Memorandum Between US and Iran; Trump Stalls DNI Confirmation Hearing

The Epoch Times

June 17, 2026

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Senior Officials Lay Out Key Details of Memorandum Between US and Iran; Trump Stalls DNI Confirmation Hearing

President Donald Trump wrapped up the G7 summit with a press conference. Senior U.S. officials are now laying out the key details of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. A scheduled confirmation hearing for Trump’s intel nominee will not take place. NTD has the latest move by Trump, as the Senate []

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