US, Iran Near 24-Hour Peace Deal as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Anchors Terms
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Updated · DW (English) · Jun 13
US, Iran Near 24-Hour Peace Deal as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Anchors Terms
3 articles · Updated · DW (English) · Jun 13
Summary
Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif said Washington and Tehran have agreed the deal's wording and are preparing an electronic signing within 24 hours, followed by technical talks next week.
The proposed accord would extend the April 7 ceasefire by 60 days and gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with nuclear-program terms to be finalized during that window, Iran's Abbas Araghchi said.
Trump said Friday a deal could be signed in Europe this weekend, while Iranian officials called a draft nearly finalized even as Tehran still needs approval from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Fighting has not stopped: CENTCOM said it downed several Iranian drones near the strait overnight, and Israeli operations in southern Lebanon continued despite pressure to fold that front into any wider deal.
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Beyond reopening Hormuz, what are the hidden economic stakes in this sudden US-Iran nuclear deal?
How will the US verify the destruction of Iran's fortified uranium cache under this agreement?
Pakistan’s Pivotal Mediation: The Islamabad Memorandum and the Precarious U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Overview
The Islamabad Memorandum, a tentative agreement between the United States and Iran, is on the verge of being signed, with Europe likely hosting the ceremony. President Trump, though not attending, has credited Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their key roles in advancing the deal, while Vice President Vance will represent the administration. The agreement, often called the 'Islamabad Declaration' by Iran, highlights Pakistan's central role in facilitating negotiations. This preliminary deal aims to de-escalate tensions, but its success depends on further technical discussions and the resolution of remaining issues after the signing.