Key facts
- An interim U.S.-Iran agreement has been sent to the U.S. Congress.
- The deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian at Versailles with French President Macron present, aims to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Key terms include a 60-day negotiation period for a final deal and a 30-day timeframe for the U.S. to end its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iran will ensure safe passage for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days.
- Israel has published a map indicating an expanded zone of control in southern Lebanon and is discussing its deployment with the U.S.
The White House has submitted an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to Congress, titled 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding', declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. This follows a signing ceremony at the Palace of Versailles where U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with Vice President JD Vance, signed a nonbinding MOU. French President Emmanuel Macron was present and shared a video of the signing, calling it a step towards lasting peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The deal includes a 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement and a 30-day timeframe for the U.S. to end its naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran commits to ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. Trump has also stated he would resume attacks if Iran violates the ceasefire. Concurrently, Israel has published a map indicating an expanded zone of control in southern Lebanon and is engaged in discussions with the U.S. regarding its troop deployment.