The United States and Iran have signed an interim agreement to halt their war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin wider negotiations, but Donald Trump warned Washington could resume strikes if Tehran fails to comply
Reuters reports a 14-point framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resume Iranian oil exports and launch talks on a broader settlement, though key details remain unresolved
Bloomberg says the emerging US-Iran nuclear memorandum is weaker than Obama's 2015 deal, as Vance pushes for the text to be made public before Friday's scheduled signing
The draft framework covers a ceasefire, a $300B economic recovery fund, phased sanctions relief, and nuclear commitments, with the final version to be ratified via a binding UN Security Council resolution
The U.S. blocked several countries from paying for oil purchases, money that Tehran now wants back to permanently end the war
Tehran has learned it can survive the worst Washington can throw at it, but it still needs sanctions relief to stave off economic calamity
Iran resumed crude oil exports for the first time in two months after a U.S. agreement to lift the naval blockade, with nearly 5 million barrels shipped.
After an unprecedented war between a participating country and the host nation, Iran opened its campaign in a charged atmosphere with adoring fans, banned flags and players speaking out.
In one weekend, Trump veered from threatening the ‘ultimate alternative’ against Iran to celebrating what he called a ‘great deal’ to end the war
European leaders are set to challenge the US president over nuclear negotiations with Tehran and seek a shift in Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine during the summit in France
The deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports, but leaves Lebanon's future deeply uncertain and analysts divided
VP JD Vance says any agreement with Iran will include a two-stage verification process and that Washington expects the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without transit fees
Signing is planned for Friday, marking a potential breakthrough in war that has roiled the global economy
The two sides announce a framework that could halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin further talks on Iran’s nuclear program, with a formal signing expected in Switzerland
Trump says a U.S.-Iran deal could be signed within hours, but Tehran has not confirmed the timeline as regional tensions remain high.
Sources say the United Arab Emirates has agreed to release major funds for Iran as part of efforts linked to easing tensions and rebuilding ties after weeks of regional conflict.
President says Tehran’s leadership and other parties negotiating a deal to end the conflict approved ‘discussions and final points’
The U.S. President made the threat via a post on Truth Social
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating sharply, following U.S. strikes, and launches missile attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait
Trump threatened new U.S. strikes on Iran and blamed Tehran for the escalation, as Qatari negotiators rushed to secure a deal