Summary
The United States and Iran are negotiating a memorandum of understanding to transform their ceasefire into a longer-term settlement.
Key sticking points include control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Trump faces midterm elections later this year while Iran’s economy remains in crisis, making both sides eager for a pause.
AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
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