US, Iran agree on framework to end war

U.S. and Iranian officials say they have reached a framework agreement to end the war, lift the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The preliminary deal is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the talks, said it would bring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.

Iran has confirmed fighting will stop from Monday night and says broader negotiations on sanctions relief and its nuclear programme will take place during a 60-day ceasefire.

Let's bring in SABC News correspondent, Fiona Nicole Mee, who joins us from Dubai.

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