#middleeastceasefire
14-Point US-Iran Interim Agreement Includes Oil Sanctions Waivers
A draft 14-point US-Iran agreement would introduce an immediate ceasefire, restore commercial shipping and temporarily waive sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports while negotiations toward a final settlement continue. Reuters published the draft on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, but reported that the United States had not publicly released the complete official text. The document establishes a proposed 60-day negotiating period and postpones several difficult nuclear and sanctions ques
14-Point US-Iran Interim Agreement Includes Oil Sanctions Waivers
A draft 14-point US-Iran agreement would introduce an immediate ceasefire, restore commercial shipping and temporarily waive sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports while negotiations toward a final settlement continue. Reuters published the draft on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, but reported that the United States had not publicly released the complete official text. The document establishes a proposed 60-day negotiating period and postpones several difficult nuclear and sanctions ques
Pakistan's Role in US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Faces Scrutiny Amid Lebanon Confusion
On April 8, 2026, Pakistan secured a major diplomatic win by mediating the US-Iran ceasefire, but within hours, the deal was under strain as Israel launched large airstrikes on Lebanon, an Iranian ally, killing hundreds. The confusion centered around Lebanon’s inclusion in the ceasefire agreement, with Pakistan's interpretation putting it in the heart of the storm. While Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's announcement claimed that the ceasefire applied to "everywhere, including Leban
Pakistan's Role in US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Faces Scrutiny Amid Lebanon Confusion
On April 8, 2026, Pakistan secured a major diplomatic win by mediating the US-Iran ceasefire, but within hours, the deal was under strain as Israel launched large airstrikes on Lebanon, an Iranian ally, killing hundreds. The confusion centered around Lebanon’s inclusion in the ceasefire agreement, with Pakistan's interpretation putting it in the heart of the storm. While Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's announcement claimed that the ceasefire applied to "everywhere, including Leban









