Pakistan, June 16 -- The United States (US) and Iran have electronically signed a preliminary agreement aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire and paving the way for broader negotiations, although key details of the accord remain unclear.

US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement had been signed, describing it as an important step toward ending months of conflict that has destabilized the Gulf region and disrupted global energy markets. The deal is expected to extend the existing ceasefire by another 60 days and facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route through which a significant portion of the world's oil supplies passes.

Speaking after arriving in France for a G7 summit, Trump said a formal...