14-Point U.S.-Iran Draft Deal Envisions Ceasefire and Nuclear Talks

A draft memorandum of understanding reportedly agreed between the United States and Iran includes provisions for a permanent ceasefire, sanctions relief, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and fresh negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to details published by Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency. The reported 14-point framework emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Washington and Tehran had reached a preliminary agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reducing tensions across the Middle East. According to Mehr, the draft memorandum calls for a permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, a U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs, and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade within 30 days. The report also claims the agreement would provide for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under Iranian arrangements, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iran, an end to sanctions on Iranian oil and energy exports, and a pledge by Washington not to impose new sanctions or expand its military presence in the region. Mehr further reported that the United States and its allies would support reconstruction projects in Iran worth at least $300 billion and that final negotiations would begin only after part of Iran’s frozen assets are released, oil sanctions are suspended and the naval blockade is lifted. The agency said the final agreement would be endorsed through a United Nations Security Council resolution. However, none of the reported provisions have been independently verified or officially confirmed by either the U.S. or Iranian governments. The only publicly confirmed elements of the agreement so far have come from statements by Trump and Sharif. Both leaders said the framework includes a halt to hostilities, including military operations linked to the conflict in Lebanon, and sets the stage for further negotiations between the two sides. Sharif said the memorandum is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19 following technical discussions, while Trump confirmed that the United States would end its naval blockade of Iranian ports and support the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported on Monday that U.S. and Iranian officials had agreed on a framework intended to end months of conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch negotiations on unresolved issues, including sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear programme. The agreement establishes a 60-day ceasefire period during which both sides are expected to pursue a broader settlement. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is viewed as one of the most significant aspects of the agreement. The waterway is a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, and disruptions there have raised concerns about energy supplies and contributed to volatility in international markets. Oil prices fell after news of the agreement emerged. The future of Iran’s nuclear programme remains one of the most sensitive issues facing negotiators. Western governments have long maintained that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists that its nuclear activities are intended for peaceful purposes. Further talks are expected to address uranium enrichment, inspections and other nuclear-related issues. Several regional and international actors, including Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, have been credited with supporting diplomatic efforts that contributed to the agreement. Governments and international organizations have broadly welcomed the breakthrough while emphasizing that its long-term success will depend on implementation and progress in future negotiations. The post 14-Point U.S.-Iran Draft Deal Envisions Ceasefire and Nuclear Talks appeared first on Khaama Press.