peace agreement
Americannoun
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an agreement between hostile parties which brings an end to war between those parties.
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a document outlining the terms agreed on by hostile parties, where those terms bring an end to war between those parties.
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Wall Street sees the war as ongoing, viewing the interim peace agreement as a short-lived interlude.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The incident occurred near one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Tit-for-tat attacks in the Gulf region between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend, which threatened nascent peace talks, were halted late Sunday so talks based on the June 17 peace agreement could continue.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
"After months of hardship and distress for thousands of innocent seafarers, and negative impact on the whole world, I welcome with deep satisfaction the peace agreement concluded between the United States and Iran," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
It is the only purely selfish term of the peace agreement.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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