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U.S. and Iran Reach Draft Ceasefire Agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a draft agreement that calls for an immediate ceasefire across all fronts and the gradual lifting of sanctions in exchange for compliance. Pakistani officials are reportedly brokering the deal.
May 21, 1:49 PM·1m read3 sources
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A draft agreement between the United States and Iran outlines an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts. The document also includes mutual commitments to refrain from targeting infrastructure and guarantees freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz under a joint monitoring mechanism.
Sanctions would be gradually lifted in exchange for Iran's compliance with the terms. Negotiations on outstanding issues are scheduled to begin within a maximum of seven days. The agreement is expected to enter into force immediately upon formal announcement by both parties.
Iran's President Pezeshkian is leading efforts to restrain the IRGC from overstepping on political and diplomatic policy-making.
Pakistani officials are reportedly brokering the deal.
The agreement is stated to be announced within the next few hours. Financial markets reacted quickly to the news. Stocks rose and oil prices fell after the draft terms became public.
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