(Left) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif displays the signed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU). (Centre) US President Donald Trump signs the MoU. (Right) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian displays a memorandum of understanding signed with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s President signed a deal on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) meant to end the West Asia war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.
The deal aims to draw a line under the war launched on February 28 by the United States and Israel, prompting Iran to counterattack with missile and drone salvos across the region— and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for the world economy.
Here is the timeline of key events:
Published – June 19, 2026 09:13 am IST