Live: Peace deal reached with Iran, Donald Trump says
The US and Iran have reached a peace agreement that will be signed and take effect later this week. The agreement includes the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The deal also outlines a 60-day negotiation period to discuss nuclear issues between the two countries.
- ▪The US and Iran have agreed to end the war and sign a peace deal later this week.
- ▪The US will lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.
- ▪Nuclear issues will be discussed in 60-day negotiations between the US and Iran.
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Follow the latest updates on our liveblog above. The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement to end the war that will be signed and take effect later this week. The full text of the agreement has not yet been released. President Donald Trump said the US was lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen once the framework is signed. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" he posted on Truth Social. Nuclear issues will be discussed in the 60-day negotiations with the United States, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says. The US and Iranian statements came shortly after Pakistan's prime minister, whose country has acted as mediator, said a peace deal between the countries had been reached.
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