The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to establish a framework for further negotiations. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide described the deal as a significant breakthrough. Key components of the agreement include an extended ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Eide praised Pakistan's role as a skilled mediator in facilitating the agreement. While the deal does not represent a final peace treaty, it marks a substantial improvement in diplomatic relations. The formal signing of the agreement is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.