U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s President signed a deal on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) meant to end the West Asia war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

The deal aims to draw a line under the war launched on February 28 by the United States and Israel, prompting Iran to counterattack with missile and drone salvos across the region— and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for the world economy.

Here is the timeline of key events: