U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran
The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict.
TL;DR
- U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict, leading to signs of post-war recovery.
- The U.S. Navy ended its blockade of Iranian ports and coastal waters.
- Iran must allow commercial vessels toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days.
- Three supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of oil have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran residents are returning to normal daily activities.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed no direct U.S. funding for Iran, emphasizing compliance for economic relief.
- The agreement faced Republican backlash regarding sanctions relief, access to frozen funds, and a reconstruction plan.
- Israel is not a party to the deal and continues its military operations in southern Lebanon.
- The conflict with Hezbollah had strained U.S.-Iran negotiations.