Pakistan says Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire

Pakistan announced on Thursday, November 23, 2023, that Iran and the United States have agreed to a deal that would open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire. Leaders are reportedly expected to sign this agreement on Friday, November 24, 2023. The deal includes provisions for Tehran to clear mines within the strategic waterway and for Washington to end its blockade. This development marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region and ensuring the free flow of maritime traffic through a critical global chokepoint. The specifics of the blockade's end and the timeline for mine clearance were not detailed in the initial announcement.