US, Iran reach deal to end Mideast war

THE United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran’s nuclear program. Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, signaling what would be a major breakthrough to ending months of war that have taken thousands of lives and roiled energy markets. Few of the details were made public, but US