A surprise agreement mediated by Pakistan mandates an immediate end to military hostilities in Lebanon and the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran.

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday. The deal includes an end to hostilities in Lebanon as well as the lifting of a US naval blockade, according to Iranian state media. These were both key points demanded by Tehran before agreeing to any deal, reports France 24's correspondent Reza Sayah.