Deal with Iran is 'largely negotiated' : NPR
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, has been "largely negotiated" following discussions with Israel and several Middle Eastern allies, with final details pending.
- The proposed agreement would officially end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and initiate two-month negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, while the U.S. would lift its blockade of Iranian ports.
- Iran described the draft as a "framework agreement" focused on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, but stated that nuclear issues are not part of the current negotiations.
- A fragile ceasefire has held since April 7 after 12 weeks of conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, which disrupted nuclear talks and escalated regional tensions.
- Despite ongoing negotiations, Iran has rebuilt its military capabilities and warned that renewed U.S. attacks would provoke a stronger response, while the war's initial objectives remain unfulfilled.