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US-Iran deal promises to end war, but details unclear
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US-Iran deal promises to end war, but details unclear

From RTÉ News · () English

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  • The US and Iran have reportedly signed a preliminary deal to end the war in the Middle East, with details still unclear.
  • The interim agreement extends a ceasefire for 60 days and aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Key issues like Iran's nuclear program, support for proxies, and missile development are expected to be discussed in subsequent talks.

Doubts linger over a preliminary deal announced between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing war, as details remain scarce and confidence in reopening the Strait of Hormuz may take weeks to rebuild. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of the interim agreement, though a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.

The deal's all signed.

— President Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement regarding the preliminary agreement to end the conflict.

The preliminary accord extends the current ceasefire by another 60 days and intends to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had effectively controlled since February. Future negotiations, set to occur within this 60-day window, will tackle more complex issues, including Iran's nuclear program. Notably, topics that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited as justifications for the war, ending Iran's backing of regional militias and curbing its missile program, are not expected to be on the immediate agenda.

President Trump described the deal as "all signed" upon his arrival in France for a G7 summit, with Vice President JD Vance slated to attend a formal signing ceremony. Oil prices saw a dip following the announcement but steadied as traders adopted a more cautious stance. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the interim agreement an "important step" toward peace but acknowledged that a final deal for a lasting truce "has yet to take shape."

The interim agreement was an 'important step' toward stopping the fighting but noted a final deal for a lasting truce 'has yet to take shape.'

— President Masoud PezeshkianIranian President Pezeshkian's assessment of the preliminary deal.

Vice President Vance characterized the signed memorandum as a "very general document," with further details anticipated. He indicated that the agreement includes "a very significant sanctions relief package" for Iran. U.S. officials, speaking anonymously, suggested that Iran would need to commit to never developing nuclear weapons and cease support for groups like Hezbollah to receive substantial economic benefits, including sanctions relief, unfreezing of assets, and a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund.

The signed memorandum was a 'very general document.'

— Vice President JD VanceVice President Vance's description of the preliminary agreement.
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