US and Iran Reach Preliminary Ceasefire Agreement as Israel Maintains Military Presence in Region

The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, featuring a ceasefire, the lifting of the US naval blockade, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.The deal triggers 60 days of negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief, while releasing significant frozen assets to Tehran.Israel continues to oppose the agreement, asserting that it will maintain a military presence in Lebanon and other zones indefinitely to ensure national security.Diplomatic discussions are moving to Switzerland to finalize the framework despite ongoing regional volatility and deep political divisions.
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