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U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end Middle East war
U.S. and Iranian officials confirmed a deal to halt fighting, with a formal signing set for June 19 in Switzerland. Pakistan mediated the talks, and a 60-day ceasefire will address Iran's nuclear program.
Jun 17, 1:01 PM·1m read6 sources
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U.S. and Iranian officials confirmed they reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, with Pakistan acting as mediator. A formal signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The deal includes an immediate and permanent halt to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran ended on June 15.
The agreement follows U.S.-Israeli strikes that began on February 28. >"I want to thank China President Xi. I was with him, and he stayed neutral, totally neutral, and I appreciate it. And I want to thank Vladimir Putin. He was very neutral. They could have made it much more difficult for us." — President Donald Trump, June 17 (TASS)
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