Middle East Roundup, June 14: Peace deal reached as US, Iran end military operations: PM Sharif

This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.

Catch up: Yesterday’s top developments

• Trump says the peace deal between US, Iran scheduled to get signed tomorrow
• 'Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran peace deal signing tomorrow
• US-Iran peace deal finalization expected in next 24 hours: Pakistan PM
• Israeli shelling, airstrikes hit Lebanese towns of Majdal Zoun, Sajd, Qsaibeh 
• Commitments made must be commitments kept: Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf 

Macron says G7 will discuss long-term reopening of Hormuz Strait

Published: June 14, 2026 | 23:25 GMT | by AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron said G7 leaders would discuss on Monday the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the newly announced US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war.

At a G7 summit in France, "the aim will be to see the consequences of this agreement, support for Lebanon, the lasting reopening of Hormuz and of course the concluding of an accord on nuclear and ballistic activities in Iran," Macron said Sunday in a video on Instagram.

UN chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal as 'critical step'

Published: June 14, 2026 | 23:13 GMT | by AFP

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the US-Iran peace deal with its permanent ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a "critical step" toward resolving the war in the Middle East.

"The Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new momentum and redouble their efforts towards a final resolution of the conflict," Guterres said in a statement attributed to his spokesman Stephane Dujarric.

MoU text due soon

Published: June 14, 2026 | 22:33 GMT | by Web Desk

Iran will begin announcing the immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on multiple fronts, including Lebanon, starting Friday night, according to comments by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reported by Iran International.

Gharibabadi said the next phase would focus on implementing the agreement reached between Tehran and Washington, adding that negotiations on a final accord would continue over a 60-day period. 

The remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump declared that the deal with Iran was complete and authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iran International, Gharibabadi said the text of the memorandum of understanding would be released shortly. 

“The text of the memorandum of understanding will be published shortly, and the public will be able to see Iran’s achievements and commitments,” he said.

He also sought to highlight Tehran’s assessment of the agreement, stating: “Our commitments are not comparable to our gains.” 

US blockade to end: Trump

Published: June 14, 2026 | 22:00 GMT | by Web Desk

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the agreement with Iran had been completed, declaring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and authorizing the immediate removal of the US naval blockade.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote. 

He added that he had “fully authorize[d] the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz” and, “simultaneously herewith, authorize[d] the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade.”

The announcement marks a significant step toward implementing the recently announced peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, with the Strait of Hormuz expected to resume unrestricted maritime traffic after months of disruption that rattled global energy markets and shipping routes.

Trump also signaled a return to normal commercial activity through one of the world’s most important energy corridors. 

“Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” he wrote, as preparations continue for the formal signing of the agreement in Switzerland later this week.

Peace deal reached as US, Iran end military operations: PM Sharif

Published: June 14, 2026 | 21:23 GMT | by Web Desk

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran had been reached following months of negotiations, declaring an end to military operations across multiple fronts in the region.

“Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED,” Sharif said in a post on X. 

He added that “both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”

The announcement marks a major diplomatic breakthrough after more than 100 days of conflict, regional instability and sustained mediation efforts led by Pakistan in coordination with regional partners. 

The agreement follows months of negotiations aimed at ending hostilities, restoring regional stability and creating a framework for broader diplomatic engagement.

Sharif said the agreement would be formally signed during an official ceremony in Switzerland on June 19. 

“The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland,” he said, adding that mediators would facilitate a series of meetings in the coming days to prepare for implementation of the accord.

The prime minister thanked both Washington and Tehran for pursuing a diplomatic solution and acknowledged the support of regional partners throughout the mediation process. 

“We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict,” he said. 

Sharif also expressed appreciation to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye for their contributions, saying their efforts had helped make the agreement possible.

Gaza health officials say six killed in Israeli attacks

Published: June 14, 2026 | 18:46 GMT | by AFP

Gaza's civil defense service and hospitals said Israeli attacks killed at least six people on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the Palestinian territory despite a months-old ceasefire.

 An Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed four people and wounded several others, said the civil defense agency.

Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital said it received four bodies from the strike and treated five injured people.

Two other people were killed by Israeli gunfire in separate incidents in the southern Khan Yunis area, the civil defense said.

Netanyahu has 'no judgement': Trump on Israel's onslaught of Lebanon

Published: June 14, 2026 | 16:49 GMT | by Web Desk

US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had “no f--king judgement” as Israel continued on their onslaught of Lebanon “few hours from” from the signing of the peace deal between US and Iran, Axios reported. 

While speaking to Axios, the US president said that Israeli aggression shook up the deal signing, delaying it by a few hours. 

“It was supposed to be now. Now it is scheduled for a few hours from now," Trump said in a phone call, adding that he could not believe the aggression.

“An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal," he said.

"Why did Bibi have to do a f--king attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no f--king judgement. I let him know that," Trump said.

UN chief condemns Israeli strikes at 'crucial moment' in peace efforts

Published: June 14, 2026 | 18:11 GMT | by AFP

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday criticized Israel's strikes on Beirut that threatened US plans for Washington and Tehran to sign a framework peace deal later in the day.

"The strikes took place despite the ceasefire and at a time when the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of this conflict," he said in a statement.

"I urge all parties to show maximum restraint at this crucial moment."

Trump says Israel attack on Beirut 'should not have happened'

Published: June 14, 2026 | 15:12 GMT | by AFP

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Israeli strikes on Beirut "should not have happened" as he vowed a regional peace deal was at hand, though he did not confirm reports it would be signed during the day.

"We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down," Trump said on social media.

"There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel."

"This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let's not blow it!"

Four Palestinians killed by Israeli attack near Gaza hospital

Published: June 14, 2026 | 14:24 GMT | by AFP

Israeli forces have killed four Palestinians and wounded others in an attack near Yemen Al-Saeed Hospital in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, AL Jazeera reported.

Lebanon civil defense says 3 killed in Israeli strike on south Beirut

Published: June 14, 2026 | 12:44 GMT | by AFP

Lebanon's civil defense agency said an Israeli strike on Sunday on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least three people.

The civil defense statement said that "the bodies of three martyrs were recovered from under the rubble and six wounded" were taken to hospital after the strike, which hit the Ghobeiry area of the Hezbollah stronghold.

Israel says struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Published: June 14, 2026 | 11:34 GMT | by Web Desk

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military had carried out strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, while Lebanese state media said a strike hit the Ghobeiry neighbourhood.

The Israeli military has "just carried out strikes in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut against terrorist targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organisation, in response to Hezbollah's firing toward Israeli territory", Netanyahu's office said in a statement. The military said it had "precisely struck" a Hezbollah infrastructure site in Dahiyeh.

Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said a strike hit Ghobeiry, while an AFP correspondent reported hearing explosions from the southern suburbs.

Israel conducts air strikes on several towns in southern Lebanon

Published: June 14, 2026 | 09:59 GMT | by Web Desk

Israel conducted air strikes targeting several towns in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera.

The strikes were conducted targeting Majdal Selm in the Marjayoun district, the town of Hadata in Bint Jbeil district, the al-Rayhan highlands in Jezzine district, the outskirts of the town of al-Sharqiya in Nabatieh district, and the outskirts of the town of Majdal Zoun.

Pakistan, Egypt hope 'positive developments' contribute to lasting peace 

Published: June 14, 2026 | 08:09 GMT | by Web Desk

Pakistani and Egyptian foreign ministers expressed hope "positive developments" would contribute to lasting peace across the region. 

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke "last night with the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty," said a post shared by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

"The two leaders discussed the latest regional developments, including progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran," it said. 

The two foreign ministers "expressed hope that these positive developments would contribute to lasting peace, security, and stability across the region."

"Both sides agreed to maintain close contact," the social media post said.

Israel army issues evacuation order for 16 south Lebanon villages

Published: June 14, 2026 | 07:45 GMT | by AFP

The Israeli military on Sunday issued evacuation warnings for residents of 29 villages in southern Lebanon ahead of planned strikes, despite a ceasefire intended to halt the war with Lebanese group Hezbollah.

The military's Arabic-language spokesman, Colonel Avichay Adraee, issued two successive warnings -- first for 13 villages, then for 16 more, with the second targeting communities north of the Zahrani river.

Qatari delegation in Tehran for Middle East war talks: Iranian media

Published: June 14, 2026 | 07:45 GMT | by AFP

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of the mediation process to end the months-long war between Iran and the United States, Iranian media said.

Iran's ISNA news agency reported that an adviser to Qatar's foreign minister had been dispatched to the Islamic republic, while another Iranian news agency Tasnim said the purpose of the visit was to "go over the latest developments regarding the diplomatic process".

Pakistan, Turkish FMs welcome encouraging progress toward US, Iran understanding 

Published: June 14, 2026 | 07:11 GMT | by Web Desk

Pakistan and Turkish foreign ministers have welcomed encouraging progress toward an understanding between US and Iran. 

"Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation last night with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan 

@HakanFidan," said a post shared on X by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

"The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and welcomed the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran," the post said. 

"They expressed hope that these positive developments would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the region. Both agreed to remain in close contact on further developments," it added.

Israel's 12-day war proved Iranians’ unity, resilience, says President Pezeshkian 

Published: June 14, 2026 | 05:50 GMT | by Web Desk

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the 12-day war launched by the Israeli regime in June 2025 proved Iranians’ unity and resilience, state-run IRNA News Agency reported on Sunday. 

In a Saturday message marking the first anniversary of the Israeli-imposed war, President Pezeshkian paid tribute to those martyred during the conflict and said the Israeli regime had miscalculated by assuming that attacks on senior military figures and strategic facilities would weaken the Iranian nation and destabilize the Islamic Republic, IRNA reported.

The Iranian president in a post on X on Saturday said, "The 12-day imposed war once again proved that, beyond any taste or perspective, whenever our dear Iran is at stake, we are one nation, one clenched fist, and one beating heart."

Kuwait, Qatar FMs 'express utmost' satisfaction over Pakistan's peace deal text announcement

Published: June 14, 2026 | 05:19 GMT | by Web Desk

Kuwait and Qatari foreign ministers have expressed their "utmost satisfaction" at Pakistan's announcement of reaching the final text of peace agreement between Iran and the US, according to a post shared on X by Qatari Foreign Ministry on Sunday. 

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed "deepening and expanding cooperation between the two countries, as well as the mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran."

"The two sides expressed their utmost satisfaction with the breakthrough achieved in the negotiations and Pakistan's announcement of reaching the final text of the peace agreement. Both sides hoped that the American and Iranian sides would sign the accord soon," the social media post said.

"In addition, both sides underscored their full support for ongoing good-faith efforts to address all pending issues through dialogue and peaceful means, culminating in the entrenchment of regional and global peace and stability, as well as opportunities for enduring peace in the region," the post added. 

Opposition leader criticizes Netanyahu for turning Israel into 'a client state'

Published: June 14, 2026 | 04:45 GMT | by Web Desk

Yair Lapid sharply criticized the Israeli prime minister, arguing that the developing US-Iran agreement has not achieved any of Israel’s stated wartime goals, according to Al Jazeera.

In a post on social media, the Israeli opposition leader said that the Iranian government remains in power, its missile capabilities are unaffected.

Lapid characterized the US-Iran deal as evidence of Netanyahu’s “total failure,” accusing him of reducing Israel to the status of "a client state".

He asserted that no press briefing, media messaging campaign, or AI-produced video could conceal what he described as this failure.

UK House of Lords member lauds Pakistan's diplomacy in US-Iran negotiations

Published: June 14, 2026 | 04:27 GMT | by Web Desk

UK House of Lords member Tariq Ahmad praised Pakistan's role in US-Iran negotiations. 

In a post on X on Sunday, Lord Ahmad, stated, "Tonight, irrespective of where we are in the world , we carry the collective  hope that that peace is imminent with the signing of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding  between the US and Iran..."

He added, "...notwithstanding all the challenges that were faced and the setbacks which were suffered,  against all the odds, it was the relentless shuttle diplomacy of Pakistan under the stewardship of PM @CMShehbaz and Field Marshall Asim Munir, so ably supported by FM @MIshaqDar50 and @MohsinnaqviC42 that has played a crucial role - Bravo!" 

Israel’s Smotrich calls for renewed attacks on Beirut

Published: June 14, 2026 | 01:53 GMT | by Web Desk

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Hezbollah must not be allowed “to exploit” the situation to attack northern Israel, in a post on his social media.

“For every shot fired toward our territory, ten buildings will fall in Dahiyeh,” he said, referring to the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Israeli attack on Gaza’s Khan Younis kills two people

Published: June 14, 2026 | 00:56 GMT | by Web Desk

An Israeli air attack has killed two people in the al-Amal neighbourhood of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, reported Al Jazeera.

Several injured people, including a child, were transported to Nasser Hospital.

Israeli troops storm several villages, towns in Nablus area

Published: June 13, 2026 | 21:00 GMT | by Web Desk

The Israeli military raided Beita, Awarta, Osarin, Aqrabah, and Beit Imrin in the north of the occupied West Bank, reported the Wafa news agency, citing local sources.

The army also raided and searched a home in Beit Imrin, while a group of Israeli settlers stormed an area on the outskirts of Beita.

Trump says the peace deal between US, Iran scheduled to get signed tomorrow

Published: June 13, 2026 | 17:00 GMT | by Web Desk

US President Donald Trump has said that the peace deal between US and Iran is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and the Strait of Hormuz would be “open for all” immediately after the signing ceremony. 

According to a post on his Truth Social account, the US President said that Washington’s relationship with Iran was “much different and better one than previous administrations have had.” 

“They no longer want a nuclear weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procuremen,” Trump  said. 

“We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future,” he said, adding that hopefulyy the proves will all work out “quickly, easily, and smoothly.” 

“If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!”

Read our June 13 live blog for earlier developments here