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US-Iran: Reported peace deal sparks both relief and anger
Key takeaways
- A peace deal between the US and Iran is due to be signed this week — and while the hopes of peace may yet be dashed, the news alone was enough to trigger celebrations, backlash and political infighting on both sides.
- The official ceremony is scheduled for Friday.
- US President Donald Trump echoed Sharif's announcement this weekend, saying a deal to end the war had been reached.
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A peace deal between the US and Iran is due to be signed this week — and while the hopes of peace may yet be dashed, the news alone was enough to trigger celebrations, backlash and political infighting on both sides.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FR2p The expected peace deal between the US and Iran is still far from certain Image: REUTERSAdvertisement Top US and Iranian officials are due to fly to Switzerland this week and sign a framework authorizing "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts," according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The official ceremony is scheduled for Friday.
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