Pakistan says the interim deal to end the war in Iran is taking 'immediate effect' after both sides have signed it
Key takeaways
- President Donald Trump has signed an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire with Iran for another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- "It's signed," Trump said as he left the Palace of Versailles after a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- 06/18/2026June 18, 2026Iran confirms signing interim agreement on ending warIran on Thursday confirmed it signed an interim agreement to extend the ceasefire by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump has signed an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire with Iran for another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fa JXTrump has signed an initial agreement with Iran Image: Jeanne Accorsini/SIPA/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Donald Trump has signed an initial agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran for another 60 days, laying the groundwork for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and launching negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. "It's signed," Trump said as he left the Palace of Versailles after a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Pakistan's prime minister, a key intermediary between US and Iran, said the agreement had entered into force with 'immediate effect' after both sides signed it. Keep reading for the latest news on the Iran war on June 18 here:
06/18/2026June 18, 2026Iran confirms signing interim agreement on ending warIran on Thursday confirmed it signed an interim agreement to extend the ceasefire by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.