What is included in the Iran ceasefire deal?
Summary
The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a deal to extend a ceasefire for 60 days during a conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allow Iran to sell oil freely, and include talks on Iran’s nuclear program, while the US would lift its blockade on Iranian ports.Key Facts
- The deal is described as a “memorandum of understanding” and is mostly negotiated but not finalized.
- The ceasefire extension would last 60 days and include reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
- Iran would clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz and not charge tolls on ships, while the US would end its blockade on Iranian ports.
- Talks would take place on limiting Iran’s nuclear program, but Iran has not agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
- Some frozen Iranian assets held abroad would be unfrozen as part of the deal.
- Fighting would stop across all involved areas, including Israel and Lebanon.
- Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz would continue despite the open passage for ships.
- The deal does not currently include limits on Iran’s ballistic missile program or its support for regional groups like Hezbollah or the Houthis.
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