With several of Iran's political leaders killed in the war, Iran's delegation is expected to be led by parliament speaker and former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Status of strait reopening unclearBut even as Israel and the United States paused attacks on Iran, Israel escalated its parallel war in Lebanon with some of its heaviest strikes yet. The deal is subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas passing through the strait, Trump has said. "Our governments will ​contribute ⁠to ensuring freedom ⁠of navigation ⁠in ⁠the ​Strait of Hormuz," ​their ⁠joint statement said, without offering specifics. In addition to control of the strait, Iran's demands for ending the war are likely to be unpalatable for Washington.

Source: CBC News April 08, 2026 20:23 UTC