US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end 15-week war
The US and Iran have announced a framework peace deal expected to be signed this week, ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement includes a 60-day period for technical talks on Iran's nuclear program and possible sanctions relief.
The United States and Iran have reached a framework peace deal that is expected to be signed later this week, bringing a tentative end to their 15-week conflict. Iran announced that war and military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, would permanently cease from Monday night. President Donald Trump announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the US naval blockade, but did not mention Lebanon.
Leaked drafts of the deal suggest an immediate 60-day period of intensive technical talks during which the most contentious issues, including Iran's nuclear program, will be discussed. Iran's deputy foreign minister said negotiators would seek a broader agreement that includes sanctions relief.
Reaction in Iran has been mixed, with hardliners angered that the proposed deal does not guarantee an end to sanctions, compensation, or control of the Strait of Hormuz. In Israel, the defense minister stated that Israeli forces "will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza – indefinitely – to defend the border and Israeli communities against jihadist elements." Israel was excluded from the talks despite having jointly launched the assault on Iran with the US.
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