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The 14-point US-Iran pact to halt war
The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The United States on Wednesday read out the text of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement, read to reporters by a senior U.S. official, outlines in 14 points a high-level understanding that defers many of the most difficult issues, such as how to wind down Iran’s nuclear program, until a final deal is reached.
It paves the way for a broader 60-day negotiation period due to begin in Switzerland on Friday.
According to Reuters, here is the full document, titled “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran:
1. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war, by signing this MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.
2. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
3. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days extendable with mutual consent.
4. Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of pre-war traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran”
The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.
5. Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and, considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and de-mining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days.
The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.
6. The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalized as part of final deal within 60 days. All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
7. The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, i.e. IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, and all unilateral U.S. sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and express their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
8. The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons.
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpiled enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon, in accordance with the schedule mentioned in paragraph seven with the minimum methodology to be down blending on site under the supervision of the IAEA. The two parties also agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear needs, based on a satisfactory framework being agreed upon in the final deal. The final deal will confirm the provisions of this paragraph.
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledge the critical importance of the nuclear issues above mentioned and express their intention to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.
9. Pending the final deal, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree to maintain the status quo. The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.
10. The United States of America undertakes that immediately upon the signing of this MOU and until the termination of sanctions, U.S. Department of Treasury will issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, and all associated services, including banking transactions, insurances, transportation, etc.
11. The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Upon the implementation of this MOU, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will mutually agree on the procedures related to the release of these funds during the negotiation. Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
12. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran agree that an executive mechanism will be established to monitor the successful implementation of this MOU and the future compliance of the final deal.
13. After signing this MOU, and subject to the beginning of the implementation of paragraphs 1,4,5,10 and 11 of this MOU, and the continuing implementation of these measures, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will start negotiations regarding the final deal exclusively on the other paragraphs.
14. The final deal will be endorsed by a binding UNSC resolution.
Nearly five million people have been affected by severe flooding in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, where swollen rivers including the Ganga and its tributaries have inundated vast areas following heavy monsoon rains and inflows from Nepal.
As of mid-September 2026, Bihar’s Disaster Management Department reported that around 49 to 50 lakh (4.9 to 5 million) people across 15 districts— including Patna, Bhagalpur, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, and others—were impacted in hundreds of gram panchayats. Several major rivers remained above danger levels at multiple gauge stations, with agricultural land submerged and villages cut off.
Authorities have distributed food packets, polythene sheets, fodder for livestock, and medical supplies, while operating community kitchens, relief camps, and nearly 1,800 boats for evacuations and transport. Local officials described ongoing challenges in accessing clean water, food, and milk for children in the worst-hit areas. Some reports noted at least a handful of drowning deaths earlier in the crisis, though the full toll continued to be assessed.
Flooding has also hit other states. In West Bengal, the death toll from recent floods climbed toward 100 even as water levels began receding in some areas, with hundreds of thousands affected and large tracts of farmland under water. Uttar Pradesh reported hundreds of thousands impacted across more than two dozen districts, with thousands evacuated and relief camps established.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of continued rain and thunderstorms in northern and central regions, keeping flood risks elevated. State governments and central agencies are coordinating large-scale relief and monitoring river levels as the monsoon remains active.
A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and burst into flames during an emergency landing near Sucia Island in Washington state’s San Juan Islands on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026. All occupants survived.
The de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, operating as Flight 140, took off from Lake Union in Seattle around 4:30 p.m. bound for Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. About 45 minutes later, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the single-engine floatplane made an emergency landing in Shallow Bay off Sucia Island after the pilot adjusted course due to weather.
The aircraft struck the water, hit rocks along the shore, and then caught fire, with flames and black smoke engulfing much of the wreckage.
Videos from nearby boats captured the plane tilting and bouncing on the water before coming to rest against the rocky coastline. Passengers and the pilot escaped the aircraft before it was fully consumed by fire. Nearby recreational boaters reached the scene first and assisted in the rescue, followed by a multi-agency response involving the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, local fire and rescue teams, and the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.
All 11 people on board—10 passengers and one pilot—were accounted for and transported for medical care. Injuries included head trauma, broken bones, and lacerations. One person was initially reported in critical condition; by the following day, three remained hospitalized in satisfactory condition, while the pilot and others had been released or discharged.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident. Preliminary information indicates the pilot reported bad weather that prevented a landing at the intended destination, though the exact cause remains under review. Kenmore Air canceled flights the next day to support those involved and is cooperating with authorities.
Sucia Island, a popular state park north of Orcas Island near the U.S.-Canada border, saw a swift response that officials credited with helping ensure everyone survived the fiery crash.
Widespread protests have erupted across Syria in response to a significant increase in fuel prices, with demonstrators taking to the streets in several cities to express their anger.
The surge in fuel costs has triggered public outrage amid already difficult economic conditions, as many Syrians struggle with high living expenses and limited purchasing power.
Crowds gathered in major urban centres, chanting against the price hike and calling for immediate government intervention to ease the burden on ordinary citizens.
Reports indicate that the demonstrations turned tense in some locations, with security forces deployed to maintain order. Protesters blocked roads and gathered outside government buildings, demanding a reversal of the fuel price adjustment.
The fuel price increase is the latest in a series of economic pressures facing the country, where years of conflict and sanctions have left infrastructure strained and basic commodities increasingly expensive.
Authorities have yet to issue a detailed official response to the unrest, as the protests continue to gain momentum.
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