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A two-month negotiating period now begins with all eyes on the reopening of Hormuz and whether progress can be made in talks over Iran’s nuclear programme.

Washington released details of an agreement that addresses Iran’s uranium stockpiles and possible sanctions relief.

For almost 60 years, Washington has overlooked the incident where Israeli forces shot down the USS Liberty. However, with the ongoing Middle East conflict and the decline of the dominant media, this longstanding silence is breaking.

The fronts in Lebanon and Iran are interconnected, says Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

Tehran says lasting peace depends on protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, while Lebanese leaders express hope the emerging accord will help end regional violence.

Ankara hails the accord as a milestone for regional stability as European leaders urge follow-up negotiations.

“I hereby fully authorise the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” the US president said on Sunday.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have reached a permanent peace agreement that ends all military operations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

Health officials estimate that at least 10,000 people remain buried beneath the rubble, while some experts believe the number could be as high as 14,000.

Pyongyang issued criticism after Washington, Seoul reaffirmed shared goal at Nuclear Consultative Group meeting on Thursday.