As it happened: US and Iran seal agreement as 60-day countdown starts on a fragile truce
Talks on implementing the US-Iran deal are still planned in Switzerland on Friday, says the Swiss government.
Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Stringer)
New: You can now listen to articles.
This audio is generated by an AI tool.
Read a summary of this article on FAST.
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST
Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
The US and Iran inked an agreement on Wednesday (Jun 17) to end their war, after more than three months of fighting.
The White House said the deal – which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – is in effect, though it is unclear when access to the crucial trade corridor will be restored.
All eyes are now on the meeting on Friday in Switzerland for “initial negotiations about implementing the agreement”, which the Swiss government said will still take place.
Catch up on our coverage here:
Source: CNA/sz
Sign up for our newsletters
Get the CNA app
Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories
Get WhatsApp alerts
Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST
Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
About The Author
