A proposed US-Iran peace framework aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for crude oil and gas, which has been effectively closed to most shipping since February 28. The United States says an agreement has been largely negotiated and will be finalized soon, with a memorandum of understanding focused on peace. The plan reportedly involves multiple regional countries and includes steps to formally end the war and address the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials indicate major disagreements remain, especially over the Strait’s status, Iran’s nuclear programme, and conflicts involving Tehran-backed groups in Lebanon.
"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, Trump wrote on Truth Social."
"He said the proposed agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed to most shipping since the US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28."
"Despite optimistic statements from Trump, Iranian officials say major disagreements remain, especially over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear programme and conflicts involving Tehran-backed groups in Lebanon."
"Sources told the Reuters news agency the proposed framework would unfold in stages: formally ending the war, resolving the Strait of Hormu"
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