US and Iran agree on 2-week ceasefire as talks set for Islamabad #CNA

Key sticking points include Iran’s demands for the removal of all US sanctions dating back 26 years, withdrawal of US troops from the region, and no commitment to surrendering enriched uranium. The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil passes, will be open under Iranian military management, though details on safe passage remain unclear. Both sides face significant hurdles in the coming two weeks to finalize a lasting agreement.