Peace Agreement

Iran and the US have announced that they have reached an agreement to end the long-running war. The agreement will be signed on Friday in Switzerland and means a 60-day ceasefire and an agreement on the destruction of Iran's nuclear materials.

Start of the War

The war began on February 28 with US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Iran responded with attacks on Israeli and US-friendly countries and closed the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping route for oil and natural gas.

Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between Iran and Oman. It's a vital shipping route for 20% of the world's oil and natural gas. The closure of the strait due to the war has caused major economic problems worldwide.

Importance of the Peace Agreement

The peace agreement means the end of the war between the two countries. However, experts say that determining the details of the agreement will be very difficult. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on his social media account. The agreement was made possible through Pakistan's mediation.

International Reactions

The leaders of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy have welcomed the agreement. UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer called the agreement 'a very important step towards ending the war'. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the agreement means the end of military operations between the two countries.

Future

The agreement means a 60-day ceasefire and an agreement on the destruction of Iran's nuclear materials. However, experts say that determining the details of the agreement will be very difficult. The agreement is seen as a very important step towards ending the war, which has caused major economic problems worldwide.