Inside the U.S.-Iran Deal, and Trump Hosts U.F.C. Fights

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   Trump Marks 80th Birthday With Iran Deal and White House UFC Event

   President Donald Trump announced a preliminary agreement to end the U.S.-Iran conflict and hosted a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday. The deal includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic, though critics question its enforceability. Meanwhile, public reactions range from celebration over the UFC spectacle to skepticism about the Iran ceasefire.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Trump announced a preliminary agreement to end the war in Iran and allow oil traffic to resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
   • Trump hosted a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House South Lawn as part of his 80th birthday celebrations.
   • The deal includes a claim that the Strait of Hormuz will be 'permanently toll-free' under the new agreement with Iran.
   • Public reactions include cheers for the UFC event and dismay over the ongoing war in Iran, with some questioning the deal's legitimacy.
   • The true test of the Iran agreement will depend on whether fighting between the U.S. and Iran actually stops.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Trump’s Iran deal may be worse than the one he previously opposed, though this claim lacks confirmation.
   • The Kennedy Center has removed Trump’s name from its facade, though this is not directly linked to the Iran deal or UFC event.
   • Japan is reportedly considering increasing the number of royal family members to address a shortage, though this is unrelated to current events.
   • A new college sports bill is gaining attention on Capitol Hill, though details remain unclear.
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