India, June 19 -- The agreement launches a 60-day diplomatic window to negotiate a comprehensive settlement

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday formally signed an interim agreement aimed at ending months of conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, while opening a new phase of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme.

The agreement, which takes immediate effect, provides for a permanent cessation of hostilities and establishes a 60-day framework for negotiations on a comprehensive settlement. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who played a mediating role in the talks, announced that the accord became effective immediately upon signing by both leaders.

The deal marks a significant dip...