U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Explained: Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Oil Sales Resume, Washington Divided

The United States and Iran have reached an interim peace framework aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and restoring Iranian oil exports to global markets. The agreement extends an existing ceasefire, provides sanctions relief tied to Iranian oil sales, and begins a new round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. However, major details remain unresolved and the agreement is facing significant criticism from hawkish lawmakers in Washington