A deal to end the Middle East war was announced by Pakistani mediators on June 14th, concluding a week of rapid-fire diplomacy. Negotiations unfolded across multiple locations, including Washington, Tehran, a Swiss mountain resort, and the Palace of Versailles in France, with a frantic search for a printer adding an unusual detail to the proceedings. The agreement was reached on the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump. The timing coincided with preparations for Trump’s departure to the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. Details of the agreement itself were not immediately released, but the announcement signals a potential breakthrough in the ongoing conflict. The swift pace and varied locations highlight the urgency and complexity of the negotiations.