U.S.-Iran war nears formal end with June 19 signing

by Heesu Kim Posted : June 15, 2026, 14:59Updated : June 15, 2026, 14:59
SEOUL, June 15 (AJP) - The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Sunday to sign a peace deal on Friday aimed at ending a monthslong war that has killed thousands and rattled the global economy.

"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," President Donald Trump said in a social media post. Iran's Supreme National Security Council also confirmed in a statement that Tehran had finalized a memorandum of understanding with Washington.

Below is a timeline of key developments, from the outbreak of the conflict to the breakthrough agreement.
 
Graphics by AJP Song Ji-yoon
Graphics by AJP Song Ji-yoon