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What is included in the Iran ceasefire deal?

From The Guardian · () English

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a "memorandum of understanding" to end the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has been largely negotiated.
  • Details remain scarce, but the potential deal could involve a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and talks on limiting Iran's nuclear program.
  • Iran reportedly would clear mines in the strait and not impose tolls, while the U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports.

President Donald Trump has announced that significant progress has been made in negotiations aimed at ending the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, stating that a "memorandum of understanding" has been largely negotiated. While official details remain limited and subject to change, the potential agreement could usher in a period of reduced hostilities.

a “memorandum of understanding” in talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran “has been largely negotiated”

— Donald TrumpThe U.S. President announced the status of the negotiations.

According to a U.S. official cited by Axios, the proposed deal includes a 60-day extension of the ceasefire. Key provisions reportedly involve the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to free passage and allow Iran to sell oil without impediment. Concurrently, talks would commence regarding limitations on Iran's nuclear program.

a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran could freely sell oil, and talks on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme would be held

— US officialAn unnamed U.S. official provided details on the potential terms of the agreement to Axios.

In exchange for these measures, Iran would undertake the removal of mines deployed within the Strait of Hormuz and agree not to impose any tolls on passing ships. The U.S., in turn, would lift its blockade on Iranian ports, which has been in effect since April 13. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about achieving an "open" Strait of Hormuz "without tolls" if the deal is finalized, though Iranian media have indicated the strait would remain under Iranian control.

a completely open” strait of Hormuz “without tolls” if successful

— Marco RubioThe U.S. Secretary of State commented on the potential outcome for the Strait of Hormuz.

The agreement might also lead to the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks. Hostilities are expected to cease on all fronts, including those involving Israel and Lebanon. However, a senior Iranian source indicated that Tehran has not agreed to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU), and Iran's nuclear issue is not part of this preliminary agreement, contradicting earlier reports from The New York Times citing U.S. officials.

Tehran had not agreed to hand over its highly enriched uranium (HEU) stockpile. The source said Iran’s nuclear issue was not part of the preliminary agreement with the US.

— senior Iranian sourceA senior Iranian source told Reuters that Iran had not agreed to certain terms regarding its nuclear program.
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