US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war | First Thing

Good morning. The US and Iran have announced a framework peace deal , expected to be signed later this week, that would bring their 15-week conflict to a tentative end, offering hope of relief for the Middle East and the world economy. Iran said war and military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, would end permanently from Monday night. Donald Trump announced the opening of the strait of Hormuz as well as the removal of the US naval blockade, but did not mention Lebanon. …