According to France 24, the United States and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement, opening a 60-day negotiating window. Vice President JD Vance announced the deal at a White House briefing Thursday, noting that over 12 million barrels of oil have moved through the Strait of Hormuz since the overnight signing of the memorandum of understanding. The interim accord represents a significant diplomatic development between the two nations.

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