Tehran: Iran's state TV has reported that Tehran has obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending their ongoing conflict. The framework suggests that Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, while the United States would withdraw military forces from Iran's vicinity and lift a naval blockade.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the framework excludes military vessels and proposes that Iran manage ship traffic through the strait in cooperation with Oman. However, the framework is not yet finalized, and Tehran has emphasized that no steps will be taken without "tangible verification." If a final agreement is reached within 60 days, it could potentially be approved as a binding UN Security Council resolution.
The development of this U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) originates from indirect talks initiated after the war that began in February. Pakistan has played a central mediating role between Tehran and Washington. The conflict escalated after heightened tensions between Iran and Israel earlier this year, leading to exchanges of missile and drone attacks that disrupted shipping in the Gulf. This escalation drew in U.S. military involvement and raised fears of a broader regional conflict.