A reported 14-point draft memorandum between Iran and the United States outlines a framework for ending war, lifting sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to details released by a source close to the Iranian negotiating team.
Key Developments
- Details of a reported 14-point Iran-US memorandum emerged, outlining ceasefire arrangements, sanctions relief and renewed negotiations.
- The draft reportedly includes a permanent cessation of hostilities, including in Lebanon, and a phased lifting of economic restrictions on Iran.
- Iranian officials say major sections of the text are nearly complete but have not yet received final approval from relevant institutions.
Details of the Draft Emerge
According to Mehr News Agency, a source close to Iran’s negotiating team disclosed details of a proposed 14-point memorandum currently under discussion between Tehran and Washington.
The reported draft begins with a commitment to a permanent and immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. It also includes provisions requiring the United States to respect Iran’s sovereignty and refrain from interference in its internal affairs.
Under the proposal, the naval blockade imposed on Iran would be lifted within 30 days, while the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened under Iranian arrangements during the same period.
The draft further calls for the withdrawal of American forces deployed around Iran and the suspension of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports, petrochemical sector and access to financial resources.
One of the most significant provisions reportedly requires the United States and its allies to present reconstruction plans for Iran valued at no less than $300 billion.
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Nuclear Talks, Frozen Funds
The memorandum also proposes a 60-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a final agreement focused on nuclear issues and the comprehensive lifting of US, international and United Nations sanctions, according to Mehr.
According to the reported text, Iran would reiterate its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) not to pursue nuclear weapons.
The draft further states that Washington would refrain from imposing new sanctions or increasing its military presence in the region during the negotiations.
Another provision reportedly requires the release of $24 billion in blocked Iranian assets during the negotiation period, with half of the funds to be made available before final talks formally begin.
The draft also establishes a monitoring mechanism for implementation and envisions final approval through a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Notably, discussions concerning Iran’s missile program and support for regional resistance movements have reportedly been removed entirely from the agenda of the final negotiations.
Tehran Says No Final Agreement Yet
Despite reports of progress, Iranian officials emphasized on Friday that no final agreement has yet been approved.
Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said major sections of the proposed text have been largely completed but warned that contradictory American positions continue to complicate the process.
“Textually, the text has almost been finalized in its major parts,” Baghaei said. “The problem is that the contradictory positions of the United States have always caused turbulence and disruption in this process.”
Baghaei accused Washington of repeatedly changing its positions, introducing new demands and carrying out military attacks while negotiations were underway.
He also reiterated Tehran’s position that Iran would not compromise on what it considers its national interests.
“Iran has proven in practice that its red lines are the interests and welfare of the Iranian nation, and there will be absolutely no compromise in this regard,” he said.
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Iran Rejects US Pressure
According to Tasnim News Agency, the United States recently sought amendments to the proposed 14-point text but later informed mediators through Qatar that the changes were no longer necessary after Iran rejected them.
Tasnim reported that Iranian officials viewed both military threats and diplomatic pressure as unsuccessful attempts to force concessions from Tehran.
The agency stressed that the draft still requires review and final approval by Iran’s relevant institutions and that reports claiming a finalized agreement remain premature.
The latest developments came after US President Donald Trump claimed that a deal was close and asserted that scheduled military strikes against Iran had been canceled after negotiations reached what he described as an advanced stage.
Iranian officials rejected any suggestion that Tehran had accepted terms under pressure, maintaining that the future of the negotiations would depend solely on whether Iranian interests are respected.
(PC, Mehr News Agency, Tasnim)
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