The United States and Iran announced a preliminary peace accord to end their military conflict and lift the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
The accord is an emergency MoU that serves as a 60-day de-escalation mechanism and not a final peace treaty.
It provides for an immediate ceasefire, toll-free international commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and immediate mine-removal operations.
The agreement provides for the phased release of 24 billion US dollars of frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day negotiation period.
The accord is expected to improve global energy security, lower oil prices, and ensure safer passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for India's oil and gas imports.