US officials release details of US-Iran interim deal after days of secrecy: Read the 14-point MoU
Below is the text in full After days of speculation and secrecy surrounding the terms of a US-Iran accord, senior American officials on Wednesday disclosed
Below is the text in full After days of speculation and secrecy surrounding the terms of a US-Iran accord, senior American officials on Wednesday disclosed key details of a memorandum of understanding that is due to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday.Speaking on condition of anonymity, the officials told news agency AP that the draft agreement includes a new minimum standard for the downblending of Iran’s highly enriched uranium and provisions aimed at safeguarding Lebanon’s territorial integrity following Israel’s recent strikes against Hezbollah.In exchange, Washington would waive — but not fully remove — certain sanctions on Tehran once the deal takes effect. The draft also guarantees toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, although it leaves open the possibility of future transit fees.The interim agreement is intended to launch a 60-day negotiating period focused on the most contentious issue between the two countries: Iran’s nuclear programme. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was a key reason for US involvement in the conflict earlier this year.The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on [__ date] on the following:1 — The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war are signing this MOU to declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon and other provisions of this paragraph.2 — The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.3 — The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days, expendable with mutual consent.4 — immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of pre-war traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.5 — Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.6 — The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalized as part of a final deal within 60 days. All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.7 — The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions,IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, all unilateral US sanctions, primary and secondary in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal.
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