Reuters reported on June 15 that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement. Amid growing concerns that military clashes between the two nations could escalate across the Middle East, Pakistan's Prime Minister publicly announced the details of the agreement and the signing schedule.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated early on June 15 via X (formerly Twitter) that "the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement." He revealed that the official signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. Sharif noted, "Both sides have declared an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon."
This announcement comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran have raised fears of escalation in surrounding areas, including Lebanon. It is reported that both sides have engaged in direct and indirect contacts to ease military tensions and seek an end to hostilities.
Pakistan has been recognized as one of the countries playing a mediating role in these negotiations. Sharif's announcement indicates that the agreement has progressed beyond the drafting stage to the official signing process.
However, Reuters noted that there has been no separate confirmation from the White House or the Iranian government regarding the details of the agreement.
If the agreement leads to an actual signing, it could signal a de-escalation of military tensions not only between the U.S. and Iran but also in the broader Middle Eastern region, including the Lebanon front.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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