Washington announces a ceasefire and diplomatic agreement with Tehran, with Donald Trump speaking of a major victory for the U.S..

In a development that could affect the balance of power in the Middle East, Donald Trump announced that contacts between Washington and Tehran have led to significant progress, paving the way for a new round of negotiations following the tensions of recent days. The U.S. side speaks of achieving key security objectives, while reports on the content of the agreement are interpreted differently by American and Iranian media. The focus is on the ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions, and the broader U.S. military presence in the region, with the next moves determining whether this is a temporary de-escalation or a new strategic agreement with international implications.

Developments surrounding the US–Iran agreement are unfolding rapidly. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of the U.S. strikes against Iran that he had previously announced, stating that talks with Tehran have led to an agreement in principle, which has been approved by Iran’s top leadership. However, American and Iranian media present different versions of the agreement.

The “key points” of the U.S.-Iran agreement, according to CNN

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected any support from the G7, stating that it has “no significance” and claiming that “we won the war in Iran,” in a brief telephone interview broadcast by the Italian channel La7.

The interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran will extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and pave the way for further talks on Iran’s nuclear program, a diplomat told CNN.
The diplomat said that the two sides have agreed on the text of the memorandum of understanding, but that it has not yet received final approval.

Here are some key points of the agreement, according to the diplomat:
– A 60-day ceasefire “on all fronts,” including Lebanon, will begin upon the signing of the MoU (memorandum of understanding).
– The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately, with Iran not imposing transit fees. The free flow of energy and commercial goods is guaranteed. Traffic through the waterway will return to pre-war levels 30 days after the signing.
– The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will be lifted, and there will be some easing of sanctions “based on the progress of the agreement and continued cooperation in good faith” – although no specific date is included for the easing of sanctions.
– The agreement “meets all U.S. requirements regarding the nuclear issue,” including Iran’s commitment not to acquire nuclear weapons, as well as the issue of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
– The agreement will be called the “Islamabad Agreement.”
– The text of the agreement presented by IRNA is different and much more positive for Tehran

The confirmation

Iranian state media confirmed on Friday morning the existence of a draft agreement with the U.S. to end the conflict, stating, among other things, that it includes the lifting of sanctions, the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from areas surrounding Iran, and the end of the naval blockade.

However, according to Al Jazeera, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry (most likely Esmail Baghai) stated that the 14-point draft agreement “is merely media speculation.”

The signing ceremony for the memorandum will likely take place in Geneva, three sources told CNN. It will be called the “Islamabad Agreement” or the “Islamabad Declaration.”