Top points of US-Iran war news from last 24 hours<\/strong> <\/p>\n1. Even as US and Iran inch closer to a deal to end months of conflict, Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi struck a cautious tone, saying: “We have a history of broken commitments… a history of agreements being torn up. All of this is present in our minds.” <\/p>\n
2. Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against shaky physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. <\/p>\n
3.Even as Iran and US signed the MoU virtually, raising hopes for a final deal to end months of conflict, US intelligence agencies have \u2018serious\u2019 doubts over Iran’s willingness to make the nuclear concessions, Axios reported. <\/p>\n
4. As per the memo accessed by Bloomberg, the US and regional partners will work on redevelopment projects for Iran, as part of a war compensation. The memo adds that funds of at least $300 billion will be provided. <\/p>\n
5. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict, with President Donald Trump saying the deal prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, news agency Reuters reported. The memorandum extends the fragile ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to create space for negotiations on a permanent settlement. <\/p>\n
6. Under the agreement, Washington will lift its blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran will restore the movement of oil tankers and commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. <\/p>\n
7. A senior US official said Iran will be allowed to resume oil exports immediately after the agreement is signed, supported by banking, transport and insurance arrangements. <\/p>\n
8. Israel has distanced itself from both the April ceasefire and the latest US-Iran understanding, raising questions over the durability of the truce. <\/p>\n
9. US Vice President JD Vance suggested Israel and Lebanon are covered by the agreement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained that Israel is not bound by its terms. <\/p>\n
10. Although both sides say the Strait of Hormuz will reopen from Friday, shipping companies remain cautious and are waiting to see whether the ceasefire holds before fully resuming operations. <\/p>\n
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Israel violated Lebanon ceasefire 84 times<\/strong> <\/p>\nTehran has accused Israel of violating the Lebanon ceasefire 84 times since Tehran and Washington signed their memorandum of understanding, warning of a “harsh response” if the attacks continue. The warning came after Israeli forces killed four people in southern Lebanon and as US President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be “more responsible” in Lebanon. <\/p>\n
A third tanker carrying Iranian oil has crossed the US Navy’s blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, according to TankerTrackers. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said any deal with the US must include sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian assets and Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. <\/p>\n
Washington and Tehran are set to formally sign an interim agreement on June 19, aimed at ending months of US-Israeli war on Iran. <\/p>\n
While key details of the arrangement are still coming up, the memorandum of understanding is expected to make way for 60 days of negotiations focused on Iran\u2019s nuclear programme and other outstanding issues. The full text of the agreement has not yet been made public. <\/p>\n
Top points of US-Iran war news from last 24 hours<\/strong> <\/p>\n1. Even as US and Iran inch closer to a deal to end months of conflict, Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi struck a cautious tone, saying: “We have a history of broken commitments… a history of agreements being torn up. All of this is present in our minds.” <\/p>\n
2. Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against shaky physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. <\/p>\n
3.Even as Iran and US signed the MoU virtually, raising hopes for a final deal to end months of conflict, US intelligence agencies have \u2018serious\u2019 doubts over Iran’s willingness to make the nuclear concessions, Axios reported. <\/p>\n
4. As per the memo accessed by Bloomberg, the US and regional partners will work on redevelopment projects for Iran, as part of a war compensation. The memo adds that funds of at least $300 billion will be provided. <\/p>\n
5. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict, with President Donald Trump saying the deal prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, news agency Reuters reported. The memorandum extends the fragile ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to create space for negotiations on a permanent settlement. <\/p>\n
6. Under the agreement, Washington will lift its blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran will restore the movement of oil tankers and commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. <\/p>\n
7. A senior US official said Iran will be allowed to resume oil exports immediately after the agreement is signed, supported by banking, transport and insurance arrangements. <\/p>\n
8. Israel has distanced itself from both the April ceasefire and the latest US-Iran understanding, raising questions over the durability of the truce. <\/p>\n
9. US Vice President JD Vance suggested Israel and Lebanon are covered by the agreement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained that Israel is not bound by its terms. <\/p>\n
10. Although both sides say the Strait of Hormuz will reopen from Friday, shipping companies remain cautious and are waiting to see whether the ceasefire holds before fully resuming operations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 8:40:31 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Are shipping routes ready for a return to Hormuz?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, is expected to reopen after nearly four months following a US\u2013Iran peace deal.<\/p>\n
According to AFP analysis, shipping could technically resume almost immediately once formal approval is given, though a return to normal operations is likely to take time. Hundreds of vessels and thousands of seafarers have been stranded during the closure, with some ships requiring maintenance, hull cleaning, and crew rotations before fully re-entering service. Maritime experts note that insurers may initially demand higher war-risk premiums and even naval escorts for transits. While some tankers\u2014particularly those not tied to major listed operators\u2014may be the first to pass, full recovery of traffic through the strait could take several months. Analysts estimate that crude flows may not return to pre-war levels for four to six months, as supply chains adjust and alternative trade routes remain in use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 8:39:34 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Israel kills 1,000 Palestinians since ceasefire, over 73,000 overall since 2023<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli in Gaza since a ceasefire agreement was reached eight months ago, according to figures released by the Gaza Health Ministry.<\/p>\n
The ministry said Israeli actions in the enclave have resulted in 1,005 deaths during this period. The overall death toll from the Israeli war on Gaza surpassed 73,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 8:18:51 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: \u2018Defeated Iran in the first week,\u2019 says Trump<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: \u201cDefeated Iran militarily in the first week,\u201d said Trump.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 8:17:29 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump wants Israel to \u2018use good judgement\u2019 on Lebanon<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump said he expects Israel to \u201cuse good judgement\u201d in its military operations in Lebanon, while also stressing that Israel must retain the ability to defend itself. Asked whether he believes Israel should halt its campaign in Lebanon, Trump responded, \u201cNo, I want Israel to be able to protect itself.\u201d He added, \u201cBut I do want [Israel] to use good judgment,\u201d suggesting support for continued military action alongside a call for restraint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 8:09:26 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump says Iran MoU \u2018very strong\u2019, believes Tehran wants to sign<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump has expressed cautious confidence that the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding will be formally signed on Friday, saying Iranian leaders \u201cwant to sign\u201d and are seeking a return to normal life. Responding to questions about his confidence in the agreement, Trump said, \u201cYou never know with deals. But you\u2019re going to find out pretty soon. I think it\u2019ll be done. They want to sign, they want to get back to a normal life,\u201d adding that the framework is \u201ca very strong one.\u201d He described the document as more substantial than a brief political statement, calling it \u201ca long, pretty detailed, memorandum that goes into a regular contract,\u201d while also warning that if it falls through, \u201cwe\u2019ll have to start the process again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 8:00:05 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump calls US-Iran deal a \u2018wall to a nuclear weapon\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his administration\u2019s central claim about the emerging US\u2013Iran framework, describing the agreement as a \u201cwall to a nuclear weapon\u201d and insisting it would permanently block Iran from acquiring nuclear capability.<\/p>\n
Speaking about the deal, Trump said, \u201cMy deal is a wall to a nuclear weapon,\u201d reiterating that preventing Iran from developing nuclear arms was the cornerstone of the memorandum of understanding. He added that \u201cnobody else did this but Trump,\u201d arguing that Iran had \u201ctaken advantage of the world\u201d for decades before his intervention. He further claimed, \u201cForty-seven years, Iran took advantage of the world \u2026 Nobody did anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:47:24 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Modi sees \u2018new hope\u2019 in US-Iran agreement<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit that the US-Iran agreement offers \u201cnew hope for peace and stability\u201d in the Middle East. He said he is \u201cconfident that this will lead to a longstanding peace in the region,\u201d framing the deal as a positive step toward reducing tensions and improving regional security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:44:15 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: India’s Modi says keeping Hormuz open is vital for global economy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he and US President Donald Trump \u201cagree that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for the global economy.\u201d He added that India has \u201cconsistently emphasised the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:36:38 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Trump says he and Egypt\u2019s Sisi \u2018fell in love\u2019 and had \u2018great chemistry\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump, at G7, made a strikingly informal remark about his relationship with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, saying: \u201che was in a hotel, I met him and we fell in love, deeply in love… We had great chemistry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:32:10 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran says leaked MoU version \u2018inaccurate and incomplete\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran\u2019s semi-official Tasnim news agency has rejected the Bloomberg-leaked version of the US\u2013Iran memorandum of understanding, saying it is inaccurate and incomplete. It claimed key clauses, particularly those related to the Strait of Hormuz, contain missing details and misleading wording.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:30:32 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Lebanon says Israel talks independent of US\u2013Iran deal<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon\u2019s negotiations with Israel are being conducted independently and are not tied to the US\u2013Iran deal on ending the wider regional conflict. He stressed that Lebanon is leading its own talks and will not allow external interference, while remaining open to help from any country, including Iran.<\/p>\n
Aoun said the Lebanese state is solely responsible for the negotiations and any final settlement, and expressed hope that upcoming talks with Israel will make progress toward a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:26:36 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Germany open to Strait of Hormuz mission under US\u2013Iran deal<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany supports efforts around the US\u2013Iran framework agreement and is open to contributing to a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. France and the UK are leading plans for such an operation, while Germany would require parliamentary approval before any deployment.<\/p>\n
Merz said several conditions are still not met and stressed there is no urgency, noting that lawmakers still have time to consider the issue before the summer recess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:23:25 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Lebanon independently handling ceasefire negotiations, says Lebanese Prez<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Beirut is independently leading ceasefire negotiations with Israel and that any final settlement will be decided by the Lebanese state. He stressed that Lebanon\u2019s negotiating position is sovereign and not directed by outside actors.<\/p>\n
Aoun also said Lebanon supports a ceasefire and is open to assistance from any country that can help, including Iran, while insisting that all decisions remain in Lebanese hands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:22:22 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Oil edges higher after Trump’s \u2018will drop bombs again\u2019 remark<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices rose slightly after comments from Trump that the US could \u201cgo back to shooting\u201d and \u201cdropping bombs\u201d on Iran if the draft memorandum with Tehran does not hold.<\/p>\n
Brent crude futures increased by 0.7% to $79.50 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 0.6% to $76.54. Despite the uptick, both benchmarks remain near three-month lows, reflecting broader expectations of stable supply and easing geopolitical risk after the US\u2013Iran framework deal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 7:20:43 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Hamas condemns settler attack on West Bank mosque<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Hamas has condemned Israeli settlers after reports that a mosque in Jiljilya near Ramallah was set on fire, along with other attacks on Palestinian property in the West Bank. The group described the incidents as an escalation targeting people, land, and religious sites, and warned of continued resistance in response.<\/p>\n
Palestinian media earlier reported that mosques in Jiljilya and Mazraa al-Nubani were also targeted in similar attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:50:24 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Pakistan asked for Iran-US MoU text to stay confidential, says Vance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US VP JD Vance told CBS that Pakistan has requested the full text of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) not be made public for the time being. He said the request was for temporary confidentiality and did not provide further details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:48:24 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Israel says it killed Hamas, PIJ commanders in latest strikes on Gaza<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The Israeli military said it killed two Palestinian fighters in Gaza in weekend airstrikes, alleging both were involved in the October 7, 2023 attack on Kibbutz Be\u2019eri. It identified them as Hamas commander Mohammed Saeed Ahmed Nimroti and Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Muawiya Sulaiman Zakar Aydi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:42:57 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: US\u2013Iran draft deal does not address uranium enrichment issues<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: The current US-Iran draft memorandum does not address the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program or the suspension of its uranium enrichment activities. The specific terms regarding highly enriched uranium stockpiles were intentionally postponed to a future 60-day negotiation period to first secure an immediate ceasefire. The leaked 14-point framework memorandum, obtained by Bloomberg, primarily establishes a cessation of hostilities. It focuses on de-escalation and leaves many of the core issues unresolved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:36:45 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Hezbollah seen gaining strength from emerging Iran\u2013US deal<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: A Reuters report says Hezbollah could emerge politically stronger from the emerging US-Iran understanding, with potential Iranian financial support helping it recover from losses sustained in recent conflicts with Israel. Sources cited in the report say Tehran has indicated more funding could follow once frozen assets are released under the deal framework.<\/p>\n
The report adds that Hezbollah, which has been weakened by war and financial strain, may regain influence in Lebanon if Iranian support increases. However, US officials insist that funds will not be released to any designated militant groups, while Israel continues to push for Hezbollah\u2019s disarmament. The situation remains closely tied to broader negotiations between Iran and the United States and the evolving ceasefire dynamics in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:35:07 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran official says supreme leader funeral route will pass through Iraq<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran official says supreme leader funeral route will pass through Iraq. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated by the US and Israel on February 28. (AFP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:30:22 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Hunger-striking UK couple in Iran at \u2018grave risk\u2019, UN says<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: UN human rights experts have raised alarm over the health and detention conditions of British couple Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, who are on a prolonged hunger strike in an Iranian prison. The experts said both face \u201cgrave risk\u201d after more than 20\u201330 days without food and warned their detention may amount to \u201chostage-taking.\u201d<\/p>\n
The couple was arrested in early 2025 while travelling in Iran and later sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges they deny. The UN experts said the trial lacked fair process and called for their convictions to be reviewed, medical care to be provided, and consular access to be granted. They also said their case reflects a broader pattern of politically motivated detention of foreign nationals in Iran.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:25:38 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: Lebanon backs ceasefire, open to help from Iran<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon supports a ceasefire and is open to assistance from any country working to achieve it, including Iran. His remarks come amid ongoing regional diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and secure a halt in hostilities affecting Lebanon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 17, 2026 6:09:34 PM IST<\/p>\n
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: 14-point US-Iran deal<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Here are the 14-points of draft US-Iran peace deal: <\/p>\n
1 \u2014 Iran and the United States, along with their allies in the current conflict, agree that the war ends immediately and permanently on all fronts, including Lebanon. Both sides commit not to carry out hostile actions or use force against each other. The final agreement will confirm this and the other articles.<\/p>\n
2 \u2014 Both countries agree to respect each other\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity and not interfere in internal affairs.<\/p>\n
3 \u2014 Iran and the United States agree to work toward a final agreement within 60 days, with the option to extend if both sides agree.<\/p>\n
4 \u2014 The United States will lift the naval blockade immediately after signing and avoid any obstruction against Iran. Maritime traffic is to be restored within 30 days to pre-war levels. The US will also withdraw forces from surrounding areas within 30 days after the final agreement.<\/p>\n
5 \u2014 Iran will take steps to restore merchant shipping through the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman within 30 days, back to pre-war levels, including addressing technical issues and mine clearance.<\/p>\n
6 \u2014 The United States, with regional partners, will develop a rehabilitation and economic development plan for Iran, with at least $300 billion in financing. The detailed mechanism will be agreed within 60 days as part of the final deal.<\/p>\n
7 \u2014 The United States will phase out sanctions on Iran as part of the final agreement, including UN Security Council measures, IAEA-related restrictions, and all US unilateral sanctions, both primary and secondary.<\/p>\n
8 \u2014 Iran restates that it will not develop nuclear weapons. Both sides agree that the handling of enriched material and other nuclear-related issues, including Iran\u2019s needs, will be settled in the final agreement.<\/p>\n
9 \u2014 Until a final deal is reached, both sides agree to maintain the status quo: Iran will not change its nuclear program, and the US will not impose new sanctions or increase military presence in the region.<\/p>\n
10 \u2014 The United States will issue waivers allowing Iranian exports of crude oil, petrochemical products, and related services, including banking, insurance, and transport, until sanctions are lifted.<\/p>\n
11 \u2014 The United States will work to release frozen or restricted Iranian funds and make them available for use, following agreed procedures under Iran\u2019s central bank.<\/p>\n
12 \u2014 Both sides will set up a mechanism to monitor implementation and ensure compliance with the final agreement.<\/p>\n
13 \u2014 After initial implementation steps under selected articles, Iran and the US will begin negotiations on the remaining parts of the final agreement.<\/p>\n
14 \u2014 The final agreement will be submitted for approval through a binding UN Security Council resolution. (CNN, Bloomberg)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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