The deal Iran wanted (opens original article in a new tab)

A memorandum signed in Islamabad on 17 June outlines a deal between Washington and Tehran to halt military operations and address multiple crisis files, with immediate steps and long-term negotiations, but faces domestic and international challenges.

• The memorandum signed in Islamabad on 17 June involves Washington and Tehran agreeing on a deal to halt military operations and address multiple crisis files.
• The agreement includes immediate steps like ending the U.S. naval blockade and providing reconstruction funds, but many provisions depend on 60-day negotiations and face implementation challenges.
• Iran gains sanctions relief and frozen assets, while the U.S. gets temporary access to Hormuz and a nuclear non-proliferation commitment, though both sides face domestic and international obstacles.