US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military action
Summary
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal that ends military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, marking a significant step toward ending months of conflict in the Middle East.
Key Points
- The US and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- The deal was mediated by Pakistan, with a signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on June 19.
- Iran will receive $12 billion in frozen assets released by the US to start negotiations aimed at a final agreement.
- The opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade were authorized, easing global economic pressures from disrupted oil supplies.
