A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached

US and Iran reach interim deal to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a signing planned Friday in Switzerland, after years of nuclear tensions and recent regional conflict

By AP June 15, 2026, 11:23:39 AM IST (Published)

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A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached

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The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday.
Here’s a timeline of the tensions over Iran’s atomic programme:

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