The United States and Iran have reached the final stage of agreeing on a preliminary one-page memorandum to halt armed confrontation and launch framework talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. The document would establish a temporary ceasefire and outline basic conditions for further diplomacy.
Axios reported this, citing US officials and sources familiar with the negotiations.
Details
According to the sources, the White House believes both sides have come closer than ever to a potential agreement. Under the draft, Iran would accept a temporary freeze on uranium enrichment, while the United States would gradually lift sanctions and unfreeze part of Iranian assets.
The preliminary memorandum also foresees a 30-day negotiation period for a detailed deal covering nuclear restrictions, inspection regimes, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. It also includes discussions on a phased easing of military restrictions in the region.
Key points include a ban on Iran developing nuclear weapons, international inspections of facilities, and the removal or transfer of part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
However, significant disagreements remain over the duration of the restrictions. The US pushes for a longer freeze, while Iran prefers a shorter timeline.
Sources note that no final agreement is guaranteed due to internal political divisions in Iran and skepticism among some US officials. Previous rounds of talks have also come close to completion but ultimately collapsed.
Context
Tehran has submitted an alternative proposal to Washington through Pakistani mediation, calling for a full ceasefire and the withdrawal of US forces from the region. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the Iranian proposal, saying he would review it but doubts its viability.
Previously, The Ukrainian Review reported that Ukraine and Europe unite while Trump focuses on Iran.
