Iran, US agreement: What's included in the deal, and what's left to negotiate?

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The United States and Iran have agreed to an "immediate and permanent" halt to military operations under a surprise memorandum announced through Pakistani mediators on Sunday. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions, and launching fresh negotiations over nuclear matters. However, significant complexities remain unresolved, particularly around the technical and political details that will determine whether this breakthrough holds or fractures under pressure during follow-up talks.