The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, according to international media reports.
The deal is said to outline a framework for an immediate halt to military operations, with both sides expected to observe a ceasefire while further negotiations continue on outstanding issues.
Key elements of the reported agreement include the suspension of military action, measures to stabilise regional security, and the reopening of critical international shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources indicate that the arrangement is not a final peace treaty but a framework agreement intended to pave the way for broader discussions on long-standing disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme and related sanctions.
Under the proposed timeline, both countries are expected to engage in further negotiations over the coming weeks, with a focus on verification mechanisms and long-term security guarantees.
Diplomatic observers say the development marks a significant shift after months of heightened tensions and military exchanges between the two nations, which raised concerns about wider regional instability.
However, officials from both Washington and Tehran have not yet issued comprehensive public statements confirming all details of the reported agreement.
Analysts caution that several critical issues remain unresolved and that the durability of any ceasefire will depend on compliance from both parties and successful follow-up negotiations.