According to France 24, the United States and Iran have agreed on a framework to end their war. The deal includes the US lifting its blockade on Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a critical waterway that's been a focal point of their conflict. What remains unresolved is Iran's nuclear program, which both sides have agreed to address in further negotiations. The memorandum is scheduled for formal signing this Friday in Switzerland. While the preliminary agreement signals a major diplomatic shift, the deferred nuclear question suggests the harder negotiations still lie ahead.

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