U.S., Iran Prepare to Sign 60-Day Cease-Fire in Switzerland as Trump Softens Tone
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
U.S., Iran Prepare to Sign 60-Day Cease-Fire in Switzerland as Trump Softens Tone
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Summary
Friday’s planned signing at Bürgenstock in Switzerland would launch a 60-day cease-fire, with Iran saying comprehensive talks on its nuclear program would begin immediately afterward.
Trump said he hoped the war would soon be in the “rearview mirror,” called Iran’s new leadership “very rational,” and said the still-secret terms of the agreement would be released within days.
A senior Iranian official urged the public to respect the outcome of the talks, signaling Tehran is trying to contain hard-line resistance before the deal is formalized.
Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah could still complicate the accord: Iran says Israeli forces are supposed to leave Lebanon, while Israel says it will not, and Trump said Israel was being overly aggressive.