Iran and U.S. Agree on 60-Day Roadmap for Middle East Conflict Accord

In a significant development concerning the Middle East conflict, Iran and the United States have reached an agreement on a roadmap intended to lead to a definitive accord within 60 days. This breakthrough was announced by Pakistani and Qatari mediators, who have been facilitating the talks in Switzerland.

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A communication line between the parties has been created (...) in order to avoid incidents and communication problems, with the objective of ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The agreement includes the establishment of a "communication line" designed to secure transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This measure aims to prevent incidents and communication issues, ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels. Additionally, the parties have consented to create a "conflict management cell" to help end the ongoing clashes in Lebanon, which have destabilized the existing ceasefire in the region. This cell will involve various parties and the Lebanese Republic, with the mediators guiding efforts to ensure adherence to a cessation of military operations.

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The parties have agreed to the creation of a conflict management cell, bringing together the parties and the Lebanese Republic, and animated by the mediators, in order to guarantee respect for the cessation of military operations in Lebanon.

Meanwhile, oil prices showed a rebound in early Asian trading. This recovery occurred as the market grew cautious due to the tense negotiations between Iran and the U.S. The situation was further influenced by Iran's announcement on Saturday that it would again "close" the Strait of Hormuz, a move that had previously caused hesitation in Asian stock markets. By around 00:30 GMT, the price of a barrel of North American WTI crude rose by 2.40% to $77.66, while Brent crude from the North Sea, a global benchmark, gained 1.18% to $81.52.

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We are looking for economic channels between Lebanon and Syria and not military channels.

Separately, Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh denied any intention of military intervention in Lebanon. He stated that Syria sought economic channels with Lebanon, not military ones. This denial came after U.S. President Donald Trump had suggested Syria might become involved in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, expressing disappointment that Israel had not yet defeated the group.

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I am about to entrust it to Syria.