The United States and Iran have announced a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. It is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. The text of the agreement has yet to be published, but it’s thought that both sides are extending the ceasefire agreed in April for 60 days, during which time Washington and Tehran will commit to further talks.
Can the deal between US and Iran become a lasting settlement?
Only if Washington and Tehran agree all the difficult pieces they are trying to put together, and keep Israel on board – otherwise the deal is likely to be fragile, says Catherine Ashton, who led the talks that established the 2015 nuclear accord.
The World Today
Published 15 June 2026
Updated 11 September 2026 — 6 minute READ
Image — Illustration: Tania Yakunova.
