This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you dailyWelcome back, and thanks for starting the week with us. The big story today is the interim deal to end the Iran war. Also in the news: See how Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with UFC cage fights at the White House; and the G7 summit begins. Plus, if you’re facing a tough Monday morning commute, take a look at how some Italians get to work using a Renaissance-era ferry.
A woman waves an Iranian flags as she chants slogans against Iran and U.S. talks at the Islamic Revolution square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war The United States and Iran reached an interim deal early Monday and there are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contains remains in dispute. Read more.What to know:Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday the terms of dealing with Iran’s nuclear program would be finalized in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed and that the parties could decide to extend that period. Three regional officials said the emerging deal was expected to include the phased lifting of sanctions on Iran and the release of frozen Iranian assets. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations.A senior U.S. administration official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said earlier that the emerging agreement includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Related coverage →Reaction to the tentative deal as Israel rules out withdrawing from seized landA history of Iran’s nuclear program and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached
