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60-day truce between Washington and Tehran

The conflict between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026 after a joint military operation with Israel, experienced a new chapter on Sunday, June 14. President Donald Trump announced the beginning of a ceasefire. But the specialists consulted by EL UNIVERSAL agree: it is still premature to talk about definitive peace.

Alide Flores, international analyst, noted that the understanding shows that “even after episodes of direct confrontation, diplomacy remains the most effective mechanism to contain large-scale crises.” The agreement contemplates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program and a gradual de-escalation. However, he warned: “The structural disagreements that have characterized the bilateral relationship for decades remain in force.”

“It would be premature to interpret this announcement as the definitive resolution of tensions between Washington and Tehran,” Flores added. The signing is not the end, but “the beginning of a new stage.”

Mauricio Meschoulam, EL UNIVERSAL columnist, was more precise: “What we know for now is that it is an agreement that for now is not a peace agreement as such (…) it is a memorandum of understanding.” He explained that the pact seeks to return to the status quo prior to the conflict, and that the key will be what happens in the next 60 days, when nuclear issues must be negotiated.

“Basically what we are talking about is returning to a kind of status quo that existed before this war,” Meschoulam said.

Solange Márquez considered that the announcement is the closest advance to an understanding since the beginning of hostilities, and highlighted the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: “The world needs that reopening: a fifth of the world’s crude oil transits through Hormuz.” But he warned: “This agreement is positive because it would lay the foundations for a 60-day truce, with the most difficult part still to be negotiated.”

Experts agree: success will depend on commitments being translated into verifiable agreements in the coming weeks. For now, it is a pause, not a peace.

Trump demands to stop violence in the Middle East

Donald Trump called for an end to attacks in the Middle East after Israel bombed Hezbollah positions in Beirut. The action left three dead and 16 injured, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

The US president assured that talks with Iran were close to reaching an agreement that would bring stability to the region, including Lebanon. He warned that the process should not be hindered and hoped that the pact will be signed in the next few hours.

“I hope we can seal the deal and avoid an Iranian military response,” Trump declared.

Israel defended the offensive as a response to previous Hezbollah aggressions against the north of its territory. However, the bombing occurs just when international mediators are seeking to conclude a ceasefire that includes the Lebanese situation.

Iran responded with warnings: any deal must consider fighting on Lebanese soil. Iranian officials said there will be consequences if the attacks continue.

The potential pact would not immediately resolve key disputes — such as the Iranian nuclear program or economic sanctions — but would establish a period of technical negotiations. The international community maintains pressure to avoid a further escalation and achieve a diplomatic solution.

Preliminary agreement

The United States and Iran reached a preliminary peace agreement this Sunday to end three and a half months of hostilities in the Middle East. The announcement was made by Pakistan, whose Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, confirmed that the signing will take place next Friday in Switzerland. Both Iran and Donald Trump gave the go-ahead.

The conflict, started on February 28 by the United States and Israel, has left more than 7,000 dead and shaken regional alliances. It has hit the global economy and threatens Republican prospects in November’s midterm elections. All to achieve, after a rollercoaster of lurches, what already existed before the war: the open Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian promise not to seek nuclear weapons.

The markets reacted immediately. Brent crude fell more than 3%, to around $84 a barrel, its lowest level since the start of the conflict. The dollar also fell.

Details and next steps

“A peace agreement has been reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Sharif wrote in X. “Both sides have declared the immediate cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The official ceremony will be on June 19 in Switzerland.”

Trump, on his 80th birthday, wrote in Truth: “The Iran deal is now closed. Congratulations everyone! I fully authorize the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.” Then he clarified that it will be after the signing, to clean up mines.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed to the Tasnim agency that the memorandum of understanding is finalized. Iran claimed to have achieved last-minute concessions on Lebanon and the lifting of the blockade on its ports.

A definitive agreement will be negotiated over 60 days. The lifting of sanctions, the Iranian nuclear program, supervision mechanisms and a reconstruction plan will be addressed. Iran expects to receive 24 billion dollars frozen abroad and a reconstruction plan of at least 300 billion. Washington conditions the tranches on Iranian compliance.

The mistrust is deep. Iran warned that it will take action if the US violates the terms. Trump does not want an outcome similar to the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), from which he withdrew the United States in 2018. The withdrawal accelerated the Iranian nuclear program. Now, the challenge is to implement what was agreed.