What's in the US-Iran agreement?
The US and Iran are reportedly nearing a 14-point agreement to end military operations and ensure regional stability, including the Strait of Hormuz. The deal is contingent on mutual compliance and aims to address concerns regarding ongoing conflicts in Lebanon.
Why it matters
A formal agreement between the US and Iran would represent a major shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics and could significantly de-escalate regional tensions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Bernd Debusmann Jr White House reporter Getty Images President Trump believes that the deal could be signed as early as 18 June. US officials have unveiled the full text of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to extend the ceasefire, open the Strait of Hormuz and, they hope, end the conflict between the two countries nearly four months after it began.
The article reports on the details of a diplomatic document and the stated positions of both sides without taking a stance on the efficacy of the deal.
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