[52514] Reports of progress toward an agreement between the US and Iran to end the war

Progress in talks for a US-Iran agreement

According to reports on Al Jazeera, relying on publications on the 'Axios' website, the United States and Iran are close to signing a one-page memorandum of understanding intended to bring an end to the war. The sources indicate that Washington expects an answer from Tehran regarding several key points within 48 hours. According to Al-Mayadeen channel, which is identified with the Axis of Resistance, the emerging agreement includes the cessation of uranium enrichment by Iran, in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian funds.

As part of the contacts, which involve Trump's representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the parties are discussing a 14-clause memorandum. According to reports in 'Saudi News' and other sources, the agreement is also expected to include the removal of restrictions on movement in the Strait of Hormuz, with Al Jazeera noting that the memorandum will declare the end of the war and open the door for further 30-day negotiations on nuclear and sanctions issues.

The reports emphasize that a final agreement has not yet been reached, but this is the most advanced stage since the outbreak of the fighting. According to 'Gaza News Now 🇵🇸', the US has set strict requirements that include close UN supervision of Iranian nuclear facilities and the transfer of enriched uranium outside of Iranian territory. At the same time, it was reported that American forces could resume their military operations or the naval blockade if the negotiations fail.