US President Donald Trump has said an agreement has been reached with Iran, claiming the US will end its naval blockade under the reported deal. Tehran has not confirmed the agreement.
Pakistan, acting as a mediator, said the signing ceremony is expected in Switzerland on Friday, according to reports.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi also said on state television that a deal has been finalised, with signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
The reports suggest a possible diplomatic breakthrough, though official confirmation from US and Iranian authorities is still awaited. Follow our live updates as events unfold:
07:23 AM, 15 June 2026We are closing this coverage now. For the latest updates, click here.06:55 AM, 15 June 2026France, UK, Germany, Italy welcome US-Iran deal; signal readiness to lift sanctionsThe leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy have welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, hailing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough and expressing readiness to lift relevant sanctions if Iran takes clear, verifiable steps to address concerns over its nuclear programme.In a joint statement, the four European leaders congratulated the US, the Iranian government and all parties involved in facilitating the agreement. They also acknowledged the role played by mediators in advancing the diplomatic process.“We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran,” the leaders said. “We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough.”06:54 AM, 15 June 2026Asia markets up on news of US-Iran dealAsian markets rose on Monday (June 15) following the announcement of a US-Iran deal late on Sunday: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped more than 4% on Monday, as global markets rallied following reports that the US and Iran have reached an agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.The sharp gains in Tokyo reflected broad investor optimism that a de-escalation between Washington and Tehran could ease geopolitical tensions, stabilise energy supplies, and reduce the risk of wider regional disruption that has weighed on global equities in recent weeks.04:27 AM, 15 June 2026Erdogan backs US–Iran deal, warns against ‘provocations’ that could derail fragile peace
