US President Donald Trump declared "victory" following the agreement with Iran, but reactions across the United States remain sharply divided.
On Wednesday, US media reported that senior US officials had disclosed details of a preliminary memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the 110-day conflict, which was signed ahead of schedule on Wednesday.
The agreement has immediately sparked debate over whether it represents a diplomatic breakthrough or a concession to Tehran.
Under the 14-point framework, the two sides would have 60 days to negotiate the terms before reaching a final agreement. According to a senior US official, the preliminary deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, establish a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran, and lift restrictions on Iranian oil exports. The agreement also includes language that Iran agrees not to develop or procure nuclear weapons.
Some terms of the deal remain contentious. Trump repeatedly denied on Wednesday that the United States would contribute to the reconstruction fund, though he said Gulf allies could provide financial support if they chose to do so.
