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U.S. Agreement to End Iran Conflict Includes Investment Fund and Sanctions Relief
A memorandum of understanding would end military actions in the Gulf region and provide Iran access to a private investment fund. The agreement also calls for lifting a naval blockade and deferring nuclear talks.
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A secret memorandum of understanding would end all military hostilities in the Gulf region that began with U.S. attacks on Iran in February. The document is expected to be signed on Friday.
The U.S. would lift its naval blockade on Iran within 30 days and withdraw forces from the area. Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under the terms. The U.S. Treasury Department would issue immediate waivers on Iranian oil exports.
Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program would be deferred with a 60-day deadline after signing. Iran would gain access to a $300 billion private investment fund, half of which has already been committed to projects in the country.
A New York Times column said the agreement leaves Iran better positioned than before the conflict. A Republican senator described the investment access as an incredibly foolish idea. A former vice president called the concessions much bigger than a mistake.
A radio host circulated past statements criticizing an earlier Iran agreement. A podcast host said the outcome leaves one regional country isolated. The pontiff described the agreement as an encouraging result of dialogue.
