The United States and Iran have agreed to an interim pact that will end the war, but the road to peace is still long and winding.
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The agreement outlines 14 points and paves the way for a broader 60-day negotiation period between the countries.
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Here are the 14 points:
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Under terms of the initial deal, Iran would immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments and would be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, senior U.S. officials said Wednesday.
The accord also envisions Iran receiving at least $300 billion to rebuild after the war and says the U.S. would work to end all American and U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran. That is if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear program is reached after the opening of a 60-day period for talks. The draft says the sides agreed to resolve “the disposition” of Iran’s highly enriched uranium during that period.
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What’s next:
The accord is set to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.