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US-Iran deal to include dismantling of Iranian nuclear program, US official says

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  • A drafted deal between the US and Iran includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior US official.
  • The agreement, facilitated by Pakistan, aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and is expected to be signed within days.
  • US officials expressed confidence that the deal guarantees long-term regional peace and that Israel will accept its terms.

A potential peace deal between the United States and Iran is nearing completion, with a senior US official revealing key terms that include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program. The drafted agreement, brokered with Pakistani mediation, also outlines the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transport.

The US official stated that Iran is committing to never developing a nuclear weapon. This move is seen as a significant step towards ensuring regional stability and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear arms. The official expressed confidence that the deal meets the US's core objectives and that Israel will ultimately support it once all terms are understood.

According to reports, the agreement is expected to be signed within the next few days. Another US official described the deal as one that "guarantees long-term peace in the region." The text also reportedly includes provisions for the lifting of US blockades on Iranian ports, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic relations.

guarantees long-term peace in the region.

— US officialDescribing the expected outcome of the deal.
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