#US and #Iran Near Agreement on Memorandum to End War
According to Axios, two US officials and an insider source state that the White House is close to reaching an agreement with Iran on a memorandum of understanding to end the war and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations. The US expects to receive a response from Iran regarding several key issues within the next 48 hours.
This is reportedly the closest the two sides have come to an agreement since the outbreak of hostilities.
Key Terms of the Potential Agreement
-Iran's Commitment: Iran will pledge to temporarily suspend uranium enrichment activities.
-US Concessions: The US agrees to lift sanctions, release billions of dollars in frozen assets, and remove restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
-The Document: A one-page memorandum containing 14 provisions is currently being negotiated by Trump’s envoys, Witteckov and Kushner, with Iranian officials through both direct contact and intermediaries.
The Path Forward
Under the current draft, the memorandum would declare an end to regional warfare and initiate a 30-day negotiation phase aimed at reaching a comprehensive deal. This detailed agreement would cover:
The reopening of maritime routes.
Strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program.
The permanent lifting of US sanctions.
These talks are expected to take place in either Islamabad or Geneva.
Note: A US official stated that during this 30-day window, maritime transit restrictions and the US naval blockade would be gradually phased out. However, if negotiations fail, the US military retains the authority to reinstate the blockade or resume military action.
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