Arabic version: إيران والولايات المتحدة تضعان مسودة اتفاق سلام لإعادة فتح مضيق هرمز

Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would be restored under an agreement between Iran and the United States, according to a draft obtained by Iranian state TV. This draft, which has been labeled a “complete fabrication” by the White House, outlines plans to end the US Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports.

The draft memorandum of understanding reportedly includes provisions for Iran to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month. In exchange, the US would withdraw military forces from Iran’s vicinity and lift its naval blockade. The Iranian state media noted that the agreement is not finalized and that Tehran would require “tangible verification” before proceeding.

According to ABC News, the memorandum could potentially be approved as a binding UN Security Council resolution if a final agreement is reached within 60 days. However, there are significant concerns among US lawmakers regarding the deal, with some allies of President Donald Trump fearing it may concede too much to Iran.

The discussions stem from indirect negotiations initiated after a war that erupted in February, following escalated tensions between Iran and Israel. The conflict involved missile and drone attacks, leading to US military involvement and heightened fears of a broader regional conflict.

Despite the optimistic tone from Iranian state media, skepticism remains among US officials. Some Trump allies have expressed concerns that the proposed terms may resemble the previous nuclear agreement, which Trump abandoned. Additionally, the potential deal includes Iran’s commitment to relinquish its stockpile of highly-enriched uranium, a critical point for the US in negotiations, although Iran has not publicly committed to this condition.