U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to End Conflict

The U.S. and Iran reached an agreement over the weekend to end their conflict, according to statements from U.S. officials. The deal provides U.S. concessions upfront in return for Iranian commitments at a later date. U.S. officials had previously demanded Iran's unconditional surrender two months earlier.

Within less than 24 hours, the same officials shifted from declaring the deal largely negotiated to stating that negotiations would take additional time.

Israeli officials stated that Lebanon was not part of the agreement. Iranian officials indicated that Lebanon must be included in any final arrangement. The agreement lifts financial sanctions and unfreezes assets for Iran. No provisions were included requiring Iran to end support for its proxies or to limit its ballistic missile program.

The U.S. stated the deal would return the Strait of Hormuz to normal operations. Iranian officials declared that the strait remains under their control. Regional states including Pakistan, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye participated in consultations. Officials from these countries cited the need to keep the strait open and to avoid further military conflict.