Srinagar, May 25 -- The announcement that a United States-Iran agreement has been "largely negotiated" signals one of the most significant diplomatic openings in recent years, but also raises familiar questions about durability, intent and enforcement. While the reported framework suggests momentum toward de-escalation in a volatile region, the deal remains incomplete, politically contested, and strategically ambiguous. At its core, the emerging understanding reportedly aims to pause hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch a phased dialogue on Iran's nuclear programme and regional security issues. According to multiple reports, the proposal has been discussed with regional stakeholders and mediated through diplomatic backchan...