A man passes by a giant billboard that shows the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, with Arabic writing that reads: “Thank you Iran”, in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon. (AP Photo)Lebanon urges exercising ‘caution’: The Lebanese army has urged residents returning to southern border villages and towns to exercise caution following reports that the preliminary US-Iran agreement includes an immediate halt to military operations in Lebanon. In a statement posted on social media, it urged the residents “to adhere to instructions of the deployed army units, in order to safeguard their safety from the risk of Israeli violations and attacks”.
US-Iran reach a deal, says Trump: US President Donald Trump announced that the US and Iran had reached a deal, saying Washington would lift its naval blockade of Iran. “The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump posted on Truth Social. Iranian state TV claimed Tehran had forced the US to accept the agreement. Details of the deal were not immediately released.
What comes next: A deal signing ceremony is expected in Switzerland on June 19, with US Vice President JD Vance confirming his attendance and saying President Donald Trump may also join. The memorandum of understanding is expected to launch 60 days of further negotiations. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said the ceasefire is “now in place”, with reports of him attending.
5 key updates on the US-Iran agreement:
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- Pakistan will witness the US-Iran deal signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday 19th June
- PM Modi welcomes ‘peace deal’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the peace deal, saying he hopes its implementation will help restore peace and stability in West Asia.
- Agreement confirmed: President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is “now complete” and the US will end its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif says the ceasefire is “now in place”.
- Iran’s stance: Iran’s deputy FM confirmed the text is finalized and commitments “take effect” starting Friday, per state media. Iran’s army called it a victory, claiming the US and Israel had “no choice but to accept defeat and surrender”.
- Strait of Hormuz: Trump announced the end to the US naval blockade, saying oil will flow again once the Strait reopens after mine removal.
- Lebanon tensions: Trump slammed Israel Sunday over a Beirut strike that threatened diplomacy. Iran’s top security official said Lebanon is one of Tehran’s “red lines” in negotiations.
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A man passes by a giant billboard that shows the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, with Arabic writing that reads: “Thank you Iran”, in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon. (AP Photo)