U.S. and Iran negotiators reach deal to end war

Why it matters locally: As the nation's capital and seat of federal government, Washington will be directly affected by implementation of any U.S.-Iran agreement, with potential implications for federal agencies, diplomatic operations, and national security policy based in the District.

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Negotiators representing the United States and Iran have reached a deal to end the war, an official told NBC News. The agreement has cleared negotiations but remains pending formal approval. President Trump must sign off on the deal, as must Iranian leadership, according to the official. No additional details about the agreement's terms were disclosed by the official who confirmed the development to NBC News.