U.S. and Iran agree to halt war

The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement
to bring their nearly four-month conflict to an end and reopen
the blockaded Strait of Hormuz

Vessels anchored in Strait of Hormuz

END TO HOSTILITIES

Immediate, permanent cessation
of military operations across all
fronts

Pact includes Lebanon, where
Israel has been fighting Iran-backed
Hezbollah militant group

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

IranÕs closure of strait Š crucial
shipping lane for oil and natural gas Š
to be lifted

Termination of U.S. naval blockade
on Iranian ports

FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS

Current ceasefire extended for
60 days, during which two sides
will attempt to reach final deal

Would likely cover key issues
such as IranÕs nuclear programme
and sanctions relief

Timeline could be extended if
resolution is not reached

OFFICIAL AGREEMENT

Memorandum of understanding
set to be signed in Swiss city of
Geneva on Jun 19

UNRESOLVED ISSUES

Eventual dismantling or dilution
of IranÕs stockpile of near-weapons-
grade uranium

Easing of international sanctions
on Iran and unfreezing of billions
of dollars in Iranian funds

TehranÕs ballistic missile
programme and support for regional
resistance groups

IRAN
SAUDI
ARABIA
OMAN
UAE
QATAR
Gulf of Oman
Persian Gulf
200km
125 miles

Stait of Hormuz: Effectively closed
by Iran since war began on Feb 28,
driving up fuel prices worldwide

Source: Reuters
Picture: Getty Images
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