US, Iran agree to preliminary ceasefire deal
Quick Look
- The US and Iran have announced a preliminary ceasefire deal, set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire once formally signed this Friday in Switzerland.
- Details remain unclear, with Israeli PM Netanyahu expressing skepticism about Iran's nuclear program commitments.
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Why It Matters
The US and Iran have agreed to a preliminary ceasefire deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire. Details are scarce, leading to mixed reactions and ongoing negotiations.
Published 06/15/2026Published June 15, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "Iran would already have nuclear bombs" if it weren't for the coordinated military campaign with the US against the Iranian regime. DW has the latest.
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What you need to know
The United States and Iran have announced a preliminary ceasefire deal
Trump spoke briefly about the plan on arrival in France for this week's G7 summit
The US president said he hoped to publish details, but not until a signing ceremony set for Friday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that the deal will ensure that Iran doesn't have a nuclear weapon
Israel has said it will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon
Keep reading here for updates on the Iran war on Monday, June 15.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US and Iran will formally sign the deal in Switzerland on Friday.
Likely · Within days
Markets will react positively to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific terms of the US-Iran deal?
- Will Iran truly halt its nuclear program?
- What will be Israel's response to the deal's implementation?
