Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:56am on 13 Jun 2026,Saturday International
Iran has said it is close to reaching an agreement with the United States to end months of fighting, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz forming a key part of the proposed deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the agreement would also include lifting the US naval blockade and pave the way for future talks on Tehran's nuclear programme. US officials confirmed parts of the framework but said economic relief for Iran would depend on verified compliance with its commitments. The proposed deal would restore shipping through the crucial waterway and begin a phased easing of sanctions, although final approval is still pending. (PC: BBC)
