News Desk: The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on the broad contours of a 60-day framework aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire and launching formal negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme, though the proposal is still awaiting final approval from US President Donald Trump.
According to reports by Axios and Reuters, negotiators from both sides finalised most provisions of the draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) earlier this week after intense backchannel diplomacy. US officials said Iranian representatives later signalled that they had secured internal backing and were prepared to move ahead, although Tehran has not publicly confirmed the claim.
The proposed arrangement is being viewed as the most serious diplomatic opening since the current conflict erupted, but officials cautioned that a permanent agreement on Iran’s nuclear activities remains far from settled.
US and Iran reach ‘TENTATIVE deal’, Trump yet to sign off on it — CNN
— Lifting of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
— Launch 60-day talks period on Iran’s nuclear program‘Any advancements could be UPENDED if Trump decides to withhold approval’ pic.twitter.com/XGzlJAO94S
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Trump, however, is yet to take a final call. After being briefed by US negotiators, the president reportedly told mediators he wanted “a couple of days” to review the terms before giving approval. The White House remains cautious, especially after earlier rounds of negotiations repeatedly collapsed despite optimism from both camps.
Strait of Hormuz at Centre of Deal
One of the key elements of the draft pact involves restoring unrestricted shipping through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
Under the proposal, Iran would be required to remove naval mines from the waterway within 30 days and ensure commercial vessels can pass without tolls, obstruction or harassment. In return, the United States would gradually ease its naval blockade in line with the restoration of safe maritime trade.
BREAKING: The U.S. and Iran have agreed to the framework of a 60-day ceasefire deal, now awaiting final sign-off from President Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader.
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Nuclear Talks and Sanctions Relief
The draft MoU also includes an Iranian commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons. During the 60-day negotiation window, talks would focus primarily on the future of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme and the disposal of its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
In exchange, Washington would open discussions on easing economic sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian assets held abroad.
The proposal further outlines a humanitarian mechanism to facilitate the delivery of essential goods and aid into Iran during the negotiation period.
Despite the apparent progress, regional tensions remain high. Fresh confrontations were reported in and around the Strait of Hormuz this week, underlining the fragility of the ceasefire and the uncertainty surrounding the proposed agreement.
