US-Iran deal to take ‘immediate effect’, says Pakistan’s prime minister
Pakistan's Prime Minister announced that a US-Iran peace deal has taken immediate effect, involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of naval blockades. The agreement includes provisions for Iran to dilute its uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief.
Why it matters
This represents a major geopolitical shift in Middle Eastern relations and global energy markets, potentially ending a significant conflict.
Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking "immediate effect" after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
The article reports on official statements and diplomatic developments from multiple international sources without taking a side.
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