BBC News Briefing

18 June, 2026

Alex Binley

Hello. Many questions remain over the initial deal signed by the US and Iran - we'll explain what we know. Robots are popping up on our streets and frustration is growing. And finally, take a look at what was found near world-famous Stonehenge.

TOP OF THE AGENDA

What's in the US-Iran agreement? The key points

A composite image of US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Trump is on the left and his lips are pursed as if he is speaking. He is wearing a navy suit, white shirt and red tie and is in front of a US flafg. Pezeshkian has short grey hair and is wearing a navy blue suit and jacket and is pointing.

The Trump administration said the deal was 'performance-based', with Iran benefitting only if it complies with its commitments. Credit: Getty Images

A deal to end the war in Iran is now in effect after it was signed by US President Donald Trump and his Tehran counterpart. As part of the 14-point memo, talks to reach a final agreement will take place over the next 60 days, and the Strait of Hormuz will finally reopen. But the deal still leaves many questions unanswered, including over a $300bn (£224bn) plan for Iran's reconstruction - White House reporter Bernd Debusmann Jr breaks down what we know so far about the key points. Meanwhile, North America political correspondent Gary O'Donoghue analyses some of the issues, including "the big central question... what exactly did the US get out of its war with Iran?"

The points explained

Latest updates: We'll bring you news on the deal, here.

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Analysis: The agreement leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question, writes Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

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Watch: The deal presents pluses for Iran while the US has been "forced to offer some pretty big concessions", says international editor Jeremy Bowen.

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