Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:35am on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
The United States and Iran are set to launch a two-month round of peace negotiations beginning June 19, after agreeing to a framework aimed at ending more than 100 days of conflict. The talks, scheduled to formally commence in Switzerland, will focus on unresolved issues including Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief. The agreement extends the ceasefire for 60 days and could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restoration of oil exports. Despite optimism surrounding the breakthrough, analysts caution that major challenges remain before a lasting peace can be secured. (PC: Reuters)
