The announcement was made by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the conflict. The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Monday, June 15, to immediately end the war in the Middle East on all fronts, including Lebanon, with a signing ceremony planned for Friday in Geneva. This agreement, confirmed by both parties, should allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by American President Donald Trump. “Ships around the world, start the engines. Let the oil flow!”he posted on his Truth Social network. Prices at the pump will have to fall “so quickly” that they had increased at the start of the war, if the agreement “is set up” et “the Strait of Hormuz reopens as soon as possible”warned the spokesperson for the French government, Maud Bregeon. Follow our live stream.
• Four negotiating topics for a “final agreement”. The document on which Washington and Tehran agreed was not immediately made public. “Negotiations will begin within 60 days with a view to reaching a final agreement,” said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, listing four topics for future discussions: the lifting of sanctions against Iran, the nuclear issue, the “reconstruction” et “economic development” of the country, as well as “the establishment of a monitoring mechanism” commitments made.
• An agreement commented on all over the world. “This is a crucial step towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict”underlined in a press release the Secretary General of the UN Antonio Guterres. Several countries also reacted to this announcement, including France. Emmanuel Macron welcomed this agreement, which “must allow the urgent and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”. “A robust and lasting ceasefire is essential” in Lebanon, he added in a message posted on X. “I would like to congratulate President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar and elsewhere who contributed to this breakthrough.”commented British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• Oil is plummeting, stock markets are soaring in Asia. The announcement triggered a fall of more than 4% in oil prices, which had soared since the outbreak of war. The Asian stock markets took off. All eyes are focused on the Strait of Hormuz, but caution could nevertheless return to the markets, pending clarification.
• Donald Trump expected Monday in Evian and Wednesday in Versailles. Donald Trump is eagerly awaited on Monday in Evian, on the banks of Lake Geneva, at the meeting of the great powers of the G7 organized by France, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last. The French president continues to accommodate an unpredictable American counterpart. A dinner will also be given in his honor on Wednesday at the Château de Versailles.
