US, Iran Reach Tentative Deal to Open Strait of Hormuz, End War

A tentative deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz offers a potential lifeline for global energy markets, but significant hurdles remain. The agreement, reached early Monday, could end a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and triggered a severe energy crisis.

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Congratulations to all!

Key mediator Pakistan announced the deal, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stating both sides agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations. However, the specifics of this term, particularly concerning Israel's actions in Lebanon, remain unclear. Israel, a participant in the war launched on Feb. 28, has not yet commented.

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I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade

The agreement also sets a tight 60-day deadline to address Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its atomic program. This issue proved complex in the 2015 nuclear deal, from which the U.S. unilaterally withdrew under President Donald Trump, a move that contributed to the current conflict. Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by announcing the "toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz" and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade, though he later clarified the strait would not open until Friday's signing.

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both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed the agreement but echoed the sentiment that implementation would not begin until the Friday signing. The deal's announcement led to a drop in benchmark Brent crude oil prices and a rally in Asian stock markets, signaling cautious optimism in the financial world.

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Iran would not start implementing it until it was signed Friday.