What are the key terms of the tentative U.S.-Iran deal to end the war, and when is it scheduled to be formally signed?

The tentative deal includes an immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts—including in Lebanon—as announced by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif; the opening of the Strait of Hormuz; and the immediate removal of the U.S. naval blockade, though President Trump clarified the strait would not open until the formal signing, which is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the agreement on state television but stated implementation would only begin after the signing, and Qatari mediators left Tehran following 17 hours of negotiations.

What major unresolved issue remains under the deal, and what timeline has been set for its resolution?

The deal grants just 60 days to resolve outstanding issues related to Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its atomic program—matters that previously took years to address in the 2015 nuclear deal, from which the U.S. withdrew unilaterally under President Trump. Two senior Pakistani officials stated that broader negotiations on these issues would continue over the next 60 days, with the possibility of extending the timeline if no resolution is reached.

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