US, Iran reach deal to end war
The United States and Iran have agreed to an immediate and permanent end to military operations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland
The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement establishing an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, according to mediator Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif announced on the social media platform X that a deal "has been REACHED," signaling an apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement in a statement on Sunday, his 80th birthday, declaring that the deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is "now complete."[1]
The accord is scheduled to be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland. The breakthrough follows weeks of diplomatic discussions and reciprocal military attacks between the two nations. Tension had remained high up until the announcement, with Iran threatening as late as Sunday to launch retaliatory strikes in response to deadly attacks by Israel.[1]
Despite the agreement between Washington and Tehran, the implications for the broader region remain uncertain. Iran's top diplomat stated on Tuesday that the tentative peace deal requires Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon. However, it remains unclear whether the agreement will lead Israel to pause its ongoing military offensive in Lebanon.[2][3]
