U.S. and Iran reportedly reach 60-day ceasefire extension; deal said to include Strait of Hormuz reopening and lifting of naval blockade

In a report published June 16, 2026, Democracy Now! reported that the U.S. and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding extending their ceasefire by 60 days, with formal signing scheduled for Geneva on Friday, June 28, 2026. According to Iran, the agreement calls for a permanent cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. will lift its naval blockade, according to the report. The full text of the agreement had not yet been released at the time of reporting. The segment also includes an interview with Trita Parsi regarding the deal and his account of being threatened with deportation.