Iran Reveals Draft Peace Plan: US Withdrawal for Hormuz Strait Reopening

A draft peace proposal allegedly revealed by Iran outlines terms for a potential agreement with the United States, centered on military withdrawal and maritime security. The document reportedly stipulates that the U.S. would pull its forces from areas near Iran, a move Tehran would reciprocate by ensuring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to pre-war levels within 30 days.

According to the proposal, Iran would oversee maritime traffic management in the Strait of Hormuz, in coordination with Oman. The deal explicitly excludes military vessels from its scope. Details shared by Iran's Mizan news agency suggest the U.S. commitment involves withdrawing forces from neighboring regions, though clarity is lacking on whether this applies to newly deployed troops or permanently stationed forces.

Should a final agreement be reached within 60 days, the memorandum of understanding would be formalized through a binding UN Security Council resolution. However, Iran has emphasized that it will not enact any provisions without explicit verification, indicating that the current document is not a final agreement and discussions are ongoing to finalize the wording.

This draft is seen by some, including CNN, as a potential roadmap for future negotiations on broader issues such as Iran's nuclear program and international sanctions. Earlier reports from Iran's Tasnim news agency detailed Tehran's conditions for a potential ceasefire memorandum, stressing the need for a cessation of hostilities on all fronts and the lifting of oil sanctions during negotiations.