Context: Pakistan mediated the agreement, which includes an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions, and plans for future nuclear talks. Vice President JD Vance will attend Friday’s ceremony. Trump announced the deal is now signed, moving from the tentative framework announced Sunday to a completed agreement. However, Israel’s defense minister stated Monday that Israeli forces would remain “indefinitely” in seized territories in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, directly contradicting the US-Iran accord.

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Context: The ceasefire took effect with cautious optimism and relief reported on the ground, representing the concrete implementation of what was previously just a draft agreement. Iranian officials explicitly stated that ending the Lebanon war is an “inseparable” part of the US-Iran agreement. Lebanese officials remain worried about whether Israel will honor the ceasefire, especially given Israel’s defense minister statement Monday about staying indefinitely in seized territories.

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Context: This is the first official attribution of who brokered the agreement after over 100 days of war. Trump now says the deal is fully signed, while Pakistan’s initial announcement described it as a tentative agreement.

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Context: The international community has formally welcomed the US-Iran agreement. However, Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain indefinitely in territories seized during the war in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria—directly contradicting the spirit of the US-Iran deal.

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Context: While the ceasefire is currently holding, this concern is heightened by Israel’s defense minister statement about staying indefinitely in seized territories and the timing of strikes during peace negotiations.

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Context: Trump confirmed ships are actively moving through the strait now. The blockade has a concrete end date tied to the formal signing on Friday, which should fully reopen one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.

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Context: This happened Saturday as the US and Iran were close to finalizing their deal. Israel hit southern and eastern locations across the country, representing a significant geographic expansion beyond previous single strikes. The timing raises questions about whether Israel will honor the ceasefire that is now supposedly in effect.

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Context: The US military said it fired on the tanker for trying to breach its blockade of Iran. India initially reported three crew members missing on Wednesday—they are now confirmed dead. The Indian foreign ministry condemned the attack.

Sources: France 24