Event Brief
US and Iran sign ceasefire extension and start talks
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: The US and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum to extend a ceasefire and begin 60 days of technical talks.
WHO: The US and Iran
WHAT: Signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding extending a ceasefire and launching a 60-day phase of technical talks.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 9:28 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: To extend the ceasefire and kick off a 60-day phase of technical talks after the ceasefire agreement.
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