Strait of Hormuz will reopen, Trump says as deal with Iran agreed on
Summary
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end military operations, including in Lebanon, according to Iranian officials and President Donald Trump. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iran, but Israel says it will not withdraw troops from Lebanon or follow parts of the deal related to Lebanon.Key Facts
- Iran and the U.S. agreed to stop military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Trump Israel will keep troops in Lebanon and will continue actions against Hezbollah.
- President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will reopen Friday and the naval blockade on Iran will end.
- Oil prices dropped after the agreement was announced.
- President Trump is heading to the G7 Summit in France with the deal finalized.
- Qatari mediators helped negotiate the agreement and left Tehran after 17 hours of talks.
- Separate meetings are planned in Doha before an official signing in Switzerland.
- Leaders in the U.K. and France expressed support for the deal and urged quick implementation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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