American and Iranian negotiators have reportedly agreed on a draft 60-day memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire and launch direct negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program.
However, according to Axios, the agreement still awaits final approval from US President Donald Trump, and Iran has not yet officially confirmed its consent. Axios suggests that signing this memorandum could be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the start of the war, though finalizing a deal that meets Washington's nuclear demands will require further intensive talks.
Sources among US officials and regional mediators indicate that the terms of the deal were largely agreed upon by the beginning of this week, after which the Iranian side verbally stated that it had obtained the necessary approvals from its highest leadership and was ready to sign. In turn, Donald Trump, after a detailed briefing from US negotiators, took a few days to reflect. Axios notes that Trump and his advisers have previously believed they were close to a deal, only to see negotiations collapse.
The draft 60-day document imposes mutual security and economic obligations on both sides. Specifically, it declares "unrestricted" shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without tariffs or harassment, requiring Iran to completely clear the strait of mines within 30 days. In response, the US would proportionally lift the naval blockade as commercial shipping resumes and introduce temporary sanctions exemptions for the free sale of Iranian oil.
The memorandum also includes Iran's commitment not to seek nuclear weapons, prioritizes the disposal of highly enriched uranium and control over enrichment, and guarantees US discussion of sanctions relief, unfreezing Iranian assets, and creating a mechanism for humanitarian aid deliveries to Iran. Additionally, the document declares an end to the war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, which Axios notes has already sparked at least one tense conversation between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Diplomatic efforts are unfolding against a backdrop of continued military tensions. US representatives told Axios that the next 60 days will be an opportunity for Iran to free its economy and demonstrate real willingness to make concessions on nuclear weapons development, as verbally stated in talks.
The US side claims there are no secret clauses in the agreement, and if negotiations fail, Trump reserves the right to use all available economic and military options, including maintaining the US contingent in the region.
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