Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:00am on 15 Jun 2026,Monday International
The United States and Iran are set to sign a peace agreement in Switzerland on June 19 after a breakthrough mediated by Pakistan. The framework includes an immediate halt to military operations, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day negotiation period for a broader settlement. The agreement has received support from the UN and several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, Israel has strongly opposed the deal, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calling it "bad for Israel" and insisting the country will maintain a hard-line security policy in Lebanon and continue efforts against Iran's nuclear ambitions. (PC: HT)
