Khaberni - Axios reported, citing U.S. officials and informed sources, that the White House believes it is nearing an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and establish a framework for more detailed negotiations on the nuclear program.
Key points published on the site regarding the proposal:
• Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war
• Washington expects a response from Tehran regarding several key points within 48 hours
• The US-Iran agreement will include both sides lifting restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz
• The agreement will include Iran suspending uranium enrichment, Washington lifting sanctions, and the release of Iranian funds
• The current memorandum draft declares the end of the war and starts negotiations for 30 days on the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian nuclear program, and sanctions
• Negotiations may be held in Islamabad or Geneva
• Iran's restrictions on the Strait and the American naval blockade will be lifted gradually over the 30-day period
• US forces will reimpose the blockade or resume military action if the negotiations collapse
• A 14-point memorandum is being negotiated between Witkoff, Kushner, and Iranian officials, directly and through intermediaries
• Iran will commit in the memorandum of understanding to not pursue nuclear weapons
• Discussions underway that Iran promises not to operate underground nuclear facilities
• Washington will commit in the memorandum of understanding to gradually lift sanctions on Iran and release frozen funds
• Iran will agree in the memorandum to remove highly enriched uranium from the country, which is a priority for us
• One option under discussion is transferring highly enriched uranium to the United States
• We aim to include a clause stipulating that any Iranian breach regarding the enrichment process will lead to an extension of the freezing period
• No agreement has been reached yet, but this is the closest stage to reaching an agreement since the war began
