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US-Iran interim deal includes 60-day ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening: diplomat

From Egypt Independent · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A diplomat briefed CNN on an interim deal between the US and Iran, which includes a 60-day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The agreement, dubbed the "Islamabad Agreement," reportedly satisfies US nuclear requirements and includes a pledge from Iran not to obtain a nuclear weapon.
  • While the deal is awaiting final signoff, it does not specify a date for sanctions relief or mention the release of frozen Iranian funds, a key demand.

A diplomat has revealed key points of an interim deal between the US and Iran, which could pave the way for further talks on Iran's nuclear program. The agreement, to be known as the "Islamabad Agreement," reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, to begin upon signing.

on all fronts, including Lebanon, will begin upon signing.

— diplomatDescribing the terms of the 60-day ceasefire included in the interim deal.

The Strait of Hormuz would be immediately reopened without Iran imposing fees, ensuring the free flow of energy and commercial goods. Traffic through the vital waterway is expected to return to pre-war levels within 30 days of the agreement's signing. The US blockade of Iranian ports would also be lifted, with some sanctions relief contingent on the deal's progression and continued good-faith engagement.

satisfies all US requirements on the nuclear issue

— diplomatRegarding Iran's nuclear program commitments within the agreement.

According to the diplomat, the agreement "satisfies all US requirements on the nuclear issue," with Iran pledging not to pursue nuclear weapons and addressing concerns about its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. However, the deal's text does not specify a date for sanctions relief or confirm whether it includes the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds, a significant demand from Iran that had reportedly stalled negotiations.

ended the war with Iran

— Donald TrumpUS President's statement on the outcome of the negotiations.

US President Donald Trump indicated that the US had "ended the war with Iran" and suggested Vice President JD Vance might attend a signing ceremony in Europe soon, with Geneva, Switzerland, mentioned as a potential venue. Meanwhile, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that reports of a deal were "merely speculation" and that no final decision had been reached, according to state media.

merely speculation

— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokespersonResponding to reports of a finalized deal.
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Originally published by Egypt Independent in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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