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The US and Iran are on the verge of signing a landmark agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, waiving oil sanctions, and a two-month window for nuclear talks, with a signing ceremony reportedly set for Friday. The deal has drawn cautious language from world leaders about whether it constitutes a formal 'deal,' while key details on Iran's nuclear program remain to be negotiated. Separately, the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady under new Chair Warsh, with some policymakers signaling a potential rate hike later this year.

US and Iran near agreement with signing reportedly set for Friday

US and Iran near agreement with signing reportedly set for FridayThe Trump administration has released a preliminary agreement with Iran, with US officials revealing the deal could be signed as soon as tomorrow. Reports from multiple outlets indicate the memorandum includes a 14-point framework addressing key disputes. Tehran is reportedly considering a plan for direct presidential signing, though the White House has offered cautious language about whether and when the signing will occur.

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Trump: World will ‘find out pretty soon’ if Iran MOU signing will happen (Al Jazeera)
Read the US account of unreleased 14-point Iran ceasefire memorandum (Al Jazeera)
Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal (Al Jazeera)
US officials reveal details of Iran agreement as Trump says deal could be signed tomorrow (BBC)
Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran (NPR)

Debate over whether US-Iran understanding qualifies as a 'deal'

Debate over whether US-Iran understanding qualifies as a 'deal'Political commentators and world leaders are debating the semantics of the US-Iran arrangement, with Trump calling it a 'deal' while others choose more cautious terms. CNN and other outlets are analyzing what the language choices reveal about the state of negotiations. The New York Times examines what the agreement actually says, while AP News breaks down what both sides stand to gain.

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Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?The president called his arrangement with Tehran a “deal.” World leaders and the press chose more cautious words. What does this say about the state of negotiations? (CNN)
Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’? (CNN)
What do Iran and the US stand to gain from their deal? Here’s what to know (AP News)
What the Agreement Between the U.S. and Iran Actually Says (NYT)

Key terms of the US-Iran deal: uranium, sanctions, and Hormuz

Key terms of the US-Iran deal: uranium, sanctions, and HormuzThe preliminary US-Iran agreement calls for Iran to dilute its uranium stockpile to a minimum level, alongside US sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Guardian reports the package includes waived oil sanctions and addresses Lebanon. CBC notes a two-month window has been established for broader nuclear talks.

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US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait (AP News)
US-Iran deal takeaways: reopening the strait of Hormuz, waived oil sanctions and Lebanon (The Guardian)
U.S. officials reveal Iran deal includes plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, 2-month window for nuclear talks (CBC)

Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new Chair Warsh

Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new Chair WarshThe US Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged in its latest decision under newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh. The central bank signaled a hawkish stance toward inflation, with some policymakers expecting a rate hike later this year. Uncertainty over the Iran deal was cited as a factor in the Fed's cautious approach.

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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Warsh (Al Jazeera)
Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains (BBC)
Fed Holds Rates and Leans Toward Fighting Inflation With Future Increases (NYT)
U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged, but some policymakers expect hike this year (CBC)

Interim deal leaves Iran's nuclear future unresolved

Interim deal leaves Iran's nuclear future unresolvedWhile the US and Iran move toward a formal signing ceremony reportedly set for Friday, the interim agreement leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear program largely to be negotiated in future talks. AP News reports that many key issues remain unresolved. Pakistan has confirmed plans for a signing ceremony, though questions linger about the deal's scope and enforcement.

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The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program still to be negotiated (AP News)
Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions (AP News)
Initial US-Iran agreement leaves many key issues to be negotiated (BBC)
US and Iran reach peace deal with signing set for Friday, Pakistan says (SCMP)