By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 15 (Reuters) - The United Nations' human rights chief on Monday welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, and urged for maximum restraint by all sides in the region."I welcome the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations," said human rights chief Volker Turk.

The United Nations continues to monitor developments amid conflicting reports on Friday of a possible ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, the Spokesperson for the…

US and Iran reached an interim peace deal which would open up the Strait of Hormuz, with the official signing to take place on Friday in Switzerland.

World leaders praise the US-Iran peace deal, emphasizing its potential to stabilize energy markets and address nuclear concerns.