Seafarers’ advocates welcome US-Iran deal after months-long limbo in Gulf

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday. The deal includes an end to hostilities in Lebanon as well as the lifting of a US naval blockade, according to Iranian state media. These were both key points demanded by Tehran before agreeing to any deal, reports France 24's.

As Washington and Tehran edge closer to sign peace deal, concerns remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s ongoing hostility with Hezbollah. Here’s what we know so far on the peace deal The US and Iran say they have reached a deal. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains how both sides are claiming victory Tehran residents cautiously welcomed an initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran that would end the war. Some 20,000 crew members have been stranded for.

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