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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

White House announces deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz is close

  • The White House has revealed details of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz , as Iran ’s foreign minister stated a peace agreement with the U.S. is closer than ever.
  • A senior administration official expects the peace deal to be signed within days, fulfilling the President's core objectives.
  • The agreement aims to reopen the straits, lift the blockade, and dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
  • Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that a 'final text' of a peace deal has been reached, highlighting the near certainty of peace.
  • Iranian state media previously reported that a draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war in Lebanon.

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