Donald Trump has announced that Iran has agreed to never develop a nuclear weapon, as part of a framework peace agreement between the US and Iran. The deal, whose text has not yet been released, is expected to be signed on Friday in Geneva by US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf. Trump also stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday.
The agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon but does not require the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said diplomatic efforts with the US continue to secure a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah later claimed it attacked an Israeli force attempting to advance in southern Lebanon using rockets and drones. Earlier, an Israeli drone strike killed a driver in Lebanon, the first deadly strike since the peace deal was announced.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first public address after the deal that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria 'for as long as necessary'. He also announced he would run for re-election. Meanwhile, Iran's media reported that three oil tankers and two cargo ships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which had been subject to a US naval blockade.
Hezbollah welcomed the Iran-US agreement, stating it resulted in a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon. The group said it would not accept attacks violating Lebanon's sovereignty or targeting its people. The Trump administration is reportedly prepared to allow a $300bn investment fund for Iran if a final settlement is reached, though Trump dismissed the report as 'fake news'.
Global oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude dropping below $84 a barrel, amid hopes the deal could end the energy supply crisis. In India, fury continued over the US's refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors in strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, straining relations ahead of the G7 summit.
In Los Angeles, Iranian Americans gathered for the World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand, with some calling for unity and others protesting against the regime. About 300-500 protesters gathered outside the stadium, waving anti-government signs. The team arrived in the US just as the peace deal was announced.
