In a sweeping diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran have signed an interim accord aiming to end their conflict and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This agreement carries the potential to halt violence that has claimed thousands of lives, including prominent figures within Iran’s theocracy.

Russia has returned the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers in an official exchange. Ukraine, in turn, handed over 19 Russian troops’ remains. The announcement was made by Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.