According to US officials and informed sources, the White House believes it is one step away from signing a one-page memorandum of understanding with Iran that would end the war and create a basis for more detailed negotiations on the nuclear program. Tehran is expected to respond to the key points within the next 48 hours, and this is the closest the parties have been to a deal since the start of the conflict, Axios reports.
Under the draft memorandum, Iran agrees to temporarily halt uranium enrichment, and the US would lift sanctions and unfreeze Iranian assets worth billions of dollars. Both sides would also agree to remove restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The document consists of 14 points, and the talks are being conducted by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner directly with Iranian representatives and through intermediaries.
The memorandum envisages a declaration of an end to the war in the region and the start of a 30-day phase of negotiations on a detailed agreement. During this period, Iran’s restrictions on shipping and the US maritime blockade would be gradually lifted. However, US forces would retain the right to restore the blockade or resume military action if the talks collapse. A Pakistani source familiar with the consultations also confirmed the progress.
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