politics
U.S. and Iran reach peace deal to end the Mideast war, with agreement set to be signed Friday
The deal follows weeks of mixed messaging from both Washington and Tehran on the trajectory of the conflict.
TL;DR
- U.S. and Iran have agreed to a peace deal to end a nearly four-month war.
- Military operations will cease immediately and permanently on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- Pakistan served as a mediator in the intensive talks.
- An official signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 19th in Switzerland.
- The Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, and the U.S. Naval blockade against Iran will be lifted.
- European nations are willing to lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for steps on its nuclear program.
- The deal aims to stabilize oil prices and reduce inflation.