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and Iran reach framework for a new ceasefire dealAdd NBC News to GoogleTrump says U.S.-Iran deal ‘complete’ after months of negotiations02:30An agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump and Iranian officials.This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day.
Sign up here to get it in your inbox.“I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” Trump said.The draft includes an end to the war, including in Lebanon, and the withdrawal of U.S.forces, according to reporting from Iran’s state-affiliated Mehr News.
It also contains a provision that Tehran reaffirm its commitment to abstain from producing nuclear weapons, and has points that oil and some financial sanctions on Iran will be lifted.Final negotiations will have a 60-day window, Mehr reported.A signing was scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.
The news came ahead of Trump’s trip to France today for the G7 summit, where he will meet with allies who are at odds with him over Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Asked what the president might say at the meeting, Sen.
Lindsey Graham told NBC News: “He’s going to vent about their [European leaders] lack of support in Iran.And I’m hoping he’ll reset and re-engage in Ukraine-Russia.”It was also unclear how Israel would act moving forward...