Leaked documents reveal details in the U.S.-Iran deal to end the war

Iran will immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and sell its oil without restrictions once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed, according to leaked documents. The accord, slated for signing in Switzerland on Friday, also stipulates that the U.S. would secure at least $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and work to lift all American and United Nations sanctions, contingent on a final agreement addressing Iran's nuclear program. These concessions, particularly the immediate lifting of oil sales restrictions and the eventual removal of all sanctions, are described as exceeding the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, from which U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew. The agreement is expected to face significant criticism in Washington and represents a setback for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who initiated the war on February 28. The deal mandates an immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, a point of contention given Israel's stance on defending itself and occupying Lebanese territory. While Iran is expected to withdraw under the terms, the leaked documents do not explicitly mention this. Negotiations for a final deal, which the Trump administration insists will prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, are set to begin within 60 days. The U.S. offers appear designed to incentivize Iran, but Iran seems to gain immediate benefits with minimal upfront concessions, largely restoring the pre-war status quo.