U.S. forces have ended their blockade of Iranian ports, and Iran has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days. The moves begin a negotiating period aimed at resolving sanctions, nuclear and regional ceasefire issues.
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The US military says it has ended its naval blockade of Iranian ports under a ceasefire agreement with Tehran. Iran’s supreme leader criticized Trump’s role in the deal while allowing negotiations to continue.
The national average price for regular gasoline fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since March after a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Prices remain well above prewar levels, and experts warn broader cost pressures may persist.
Trump’s 14-point memorandum with Iran extends a ceasefire and promises sanctions relief, but leaves nuclear limits, uranium stockpiles and enforcement details for 60 days of talks. The framework also includes immediate oil waivers, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan and provisions on the Strait of Hormuz.
Commercial ships began moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum to extend a ceasefire and begin new talks. The agreement faces early tests over Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s continued military presence in southern Lebanon.
President Donald Trump’s interim agreement with Iran has drawn criticism from several Republicans over a planned $300bn reconstruction fund and concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme. The 14-point memorandum commits both sides to end military operations and gives them 60 days to negotiate a final deal.
Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 60-day initial agreement to halt the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The deal drew praise from G7 leaders and sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers and Iranian hardliners.
The United States and Iran have electronically signed a memorandum intended to halt the war and launch 60 days of talks toward a final agreement. The document includes sanctions relief, nuclear commitments, Strait of Hormuz provisions and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran.