Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released pretty soon

What Happened

US President Donald Trump announced at the G7 summit on Monday that a preliminary deal to end the war with Iran had been signed electronically by himself, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The agreement extends a ceasefire for 60 days and includes 'the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,' according to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose nation mediated the talks. Senior US officials briefed that while Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire framework, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory is not a condition of the deal, and Israel retains the right to self-defence. Shortly after the announcement, Lebanese media reported a deadly Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon — the first since the deal was publicised — and Hezbollah claimed it fired missiles and drones at Israeli forces in response. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu separately stated that Israeli forces would remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'as long as necessary' and would retain freedom to act against attacks. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the announcement, expressing hope for practical steps to end violence.

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Why It Matters

The deal attempts to formalise a 60-day ceasefire across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, but it leaves Israeli forces in Lebanese border zones without a withdrawal condition, directly challenging Hezbollah's position and the UNSCR 1701 framework. The immediate exchange of fire underscores the fragility of the arrangement. President Aoun's tentative welcome reflects internal Lebanese pressure for de-escalation, but Netanyahu's insistence on maintaining security zones and freedom of action signals a prolonged Israeli presence that could reignite hostilities. The pact’s linkage to a broader US–Iran negotiation — including nuclear and sanctions relief — may test Hezbollah's alignment with Tehran and the cohesion of Lebanon's state institutions.

Watch For

Monitor the status of the 60-day ceasefire, especially any further exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces; clarification expected by Wednesday or Friday on the deal's detailed terms, particularly regarding Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon; reactions from Hezbollah's leadership and Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters to the no-withdrawal clause; and whether the Lebanese Armed Forces or UNIFIL announce any operational adjustments. Also watch for any formal statements from Saudi Arabia, the US, or UNIFIL on compliance with UNSCR 1701.