LIVE BLOG15 Jun 2026 | 08:30:05 AM ISTUS Israel Iran War Live UpdatesSynopsisIran War News Live: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said an immediate and permanent end to military operations will take effect from tonight, marking the start of a 60-day period for negotiations on a final agreement. The announcement signals a shift from conflict to diplomacy as both sides prepare for intensive talks.US Iran War Live Updates: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday confirmed that military operations linked to the conflict with the United States and its regional dimensions would end immediately, with negotiations on a final agreement set to begin during a 60-day period starting tonight.Speaking to Iranian state television, Gharibabadi said an "immediate and permanent" end to the war and military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, would take effect from tonight, while talks aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement would continue over the next two months.The announcement marks the clearest indication yet from Tehran that the conflict is transitioning from military confrontation to diplomatic negotiations, following the ceasefire understanding announced by US President Donald Trump.Diplomacy replaces battlefieldAccording to Gharibabadi, the coming 60 days will be dedicated to negotiations on a final deal intended to address the outstanding issues between Tehran and Washington.While he did not provide details of the proposed framework, the timeline suggests both sides are seeking to use the ceasefire period to transform the current understanding into a broader and more durable agreement.The deputy foreign minister's remarks came hours after Trump announced a ceasefire arrangement and authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor that has been disrupted during the conflict.Regional implicationsGharibabadi said the cessation of military operations would apply across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, indicating that the de-escalation could extend beyond direct US-Iran hostilities and affect wider regional tensions.The confirmation from Tehran is expected to be closely watched by regional governments and global markets, which have been grappling with the economic and security consequences of the conflict.Attention is now expected to shift to the negotiations themselves, with the next 60 days likely to determine whether the ceasefire evolves into a lasting settlement or remains a temporary pause in hostilities. 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His post came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as a mediator, announced a deal had been struck early on Monday local time.The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.The precise terms were not immediately known. Sharif said in a post on X that the pact called for "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, ‌including in Lebanon."Lebanon has been a ⁠sticking point ⁠in negotiations, with Israel and Hezbollah ignoring calls from Trump and others to stop their attacks on each other in recent weeks. In a statement, the secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, would end permanently ​starting on Monday night.