The United States and Iran have agreed to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to France24. The agreement is expected to be finalized within 60 days, as reported by Almonitor. Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, stated that without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during the war, the conflict has not fully ended, a position echoed by DW and The Guardian. Israel has rejected this demand, as reported by Hindustan Times.

Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Iran will fight at its own time and negotiate at its own time, and that its goal is the end of the war and stable security, with no trust toward the opposing party, according to Al Arabiya. Iran also said any continued Israeli presence in Lebanon would violate the interim U.S.–Iran deal, as reported by Al Jazeera and DW.

Israeli analysts say the U.S.-Iran deal harms Israel's strategic position and reduces its influence in Washington, according to Almonitor. Israel has been sidelined in the agreement, as reported by NPR, and the ceasefire has left Israel in an increasingly uncomfortable position, according to Daily Sabah. A source on Bluesky claims Israel was not directly involved in the negotiations and that the deal does not address Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal or its funding of Hezbollah and the Houthis.

Unanswered questions include the status of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program, as reported by Dawn. The Hindu says lasting U.S.-Iran peace may depend on Tel Aviv’s willingness to adapt. There is concern Israel may sabotage the peace deal, and Trump criticized Netanyahu.