In brief
At the G7 summit, President Donald Trump announced that a preliminary deal with Iran to end hostilities had already been signed, and that the terms will be made public "pretty soon". The agreement extends a cease‑fire for another 60 days and re‑opens the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, while technical talks on Iran’s nuclear programme begin next week. Iranian leaders confirmed the end of military operations, and the US has promised to lift sanctions after verifiable steps are taken. The deal includes no allowance for Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and keeps Israel’s right to self‑defence intact, but the broader political fallout continues to unfold.
President Donald Trump said that a preliminary deal to end hostilities with Iran has already been signed and that details will be released "pretty soon" following a ceremony in Geneva.
Key provisions of the agreement include reopening the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipping immediately, extending the cease‑fire for 60 days, and beginning technical talks on Iran’s nuclear programme next week.
Iranian officials confirmed that all military operations will cease, and the United States pledged to lift sanctions after verifiable compliance. The deal also ensures that Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapons, a point emphasized by Vice‑President J.D. Vance and senior US officials.
The United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy welcomed the agreement as a step toward regional stability, while Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu affirmed that Israeli forces would remain in security zones as needed.
Although the deal marks a historical milestone, analysts note that deeper diplomatic tensions and sanctions issues remain unresolved, especially regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and West‑Iran relations.
