World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Key takeaways
- Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says ‘now the technical work starts’ on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- Pakistan, which has been mediating the peace process, said the “Islamabad MoU” had gone into effect as of Wednesday.
- US officials said the agreement includes Iran reaffirming a commitment to not develop a nuclear weapon, an end to the war on all fronts and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says ‘now the technical work starts’ on Iran’s nuclear programme.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Copies of the Iranian daily newspaper Hamshahri bearing an image of the US president and a headline that reads 'Gone with the wind' are displayed at a kiosk in Tehran [AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026US President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire in the US-Iran war.
Pakistan, which has been mediating the peace process, said the “Islamabad MoU” had gone into effect as of Wednesday.