US, Iran inch closer to deal to end Middle East war, timing remains unclear (opens original article in a new tab)

US and Iran move toward a deal to end the Middle East war, with a framework agreement signed on Sunday, though Iran's timing remains unclear and hardliners oppose the agreement.

• US and Iran inch closer to deal to end Middle East war with framework agreement signed on Sunday
• Iranian hardliners oppose the deal with protests and opposition to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
• Strait of Hormuz reopening and lifting US naval blockade are key parts of the proposed agreement
• Iran's nuclear programme will be addressed in subsequent 60-day talks after the initial agreement