National Catholic Register reports that President Donald Trump announced on June 14, 2026, a peace deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, ending months of hostilities that claimed thousands of lives. The agreement, mediated by Pakistan, calls for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, and a 60-day negotiation period on Iran’s nuclear program. Notably, the deal does not require the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, the removal of its enriched uranium stockpile, or the cessation of its funding for militant groups such as Hezbollah. Israel, which is not a party to the agreement, launched airstrikes on Beirut after Hezbollah projectiles struck Israel, drawing criticism from both Trump and Iran. The article also notes that “Pope Leo” (Robert Prevost) has repeatedly called for peace and nuclear disarmament, leading to a public dispute with Trump, who accused the antipope of suggesting Iran could possess nuclear weapons. The announcement coincided with Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations, which included hosting professional UFC fights on the White House South Lawn. This entire spectacle — a geopolitical settlement that leaves the root causes of conflict untouched, coupled with the moral posturing of a modernist antipope and the grotesque celebration of violence in the form of cage fighting at the seat of government — is a perfect distillation of the world’s flight from the Social Reign of Christ the King.
