hostilities

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Iranian officials declined to proceed with scheduled talks in Switzerland, saying the escalation in Lebanon made continued negotiations untenable unless hostilities stopped.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, including a permanent cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The MOU pauses hostilities for 60 days, lifts the U.S. naval blockade of the strait, and creates a path for the U.S. to remove sanctions against Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

In practice, this means that the US military will return to the posture and assets it had in place before hostilities began on 28 February.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

In February of 1800, Adams signed the Treaty of Mortefontaine, officially ending hostilities with France.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis