Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
World News
A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran could pave the way for an end to the conflict between the two countries, according to diplomatic sources who say negotiators have largely finalized a draft memorandum of understanding.
While neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed a final agreement, reports have revealed five major provisions said to be included in the proposed deal, which US President Donald Trump has suggested could be signed within days.
Iran, however, has maintained that no final decision has yet been taken and that the draft remains under review by the country’s relevant authorities.
The Five Reported Provisions
1. A 60-Day Ceasefire
The agreement would reportedly establish a 60-day ceasefire that would take effect immediately upon signing. The truce would apply across all fronts linked to the conflict, including Lebanon, in an effort to halt military operations and create space for diplomacy.
2. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and refrain from imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the strategic waterway. Maritime traffic is expected to return to pre-war levels within 30 days of the agreement taking effect.
3. Partial Relief from US Sanctions
The draft agreement reportedly includes the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports and the gradual easing of certain sanctions. Any sanctions relief would be linked to Iran’s compliance with the agreement, although no specific timetable has been disclosed.
4. Nuclear Commitments by Iran
According to diplomatic sources, the deal addresses key US concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran would reaffirm that it will not seek to develop a nuclear weapon, while provisions would also address Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
5. The ‘Islamabad Agreement’
The proposed accord would reportedly be known as the “Islamabad Agreement,” although officials have not publicly explained the significance of the name.
Deal Still Awaiting Final Approval
The reported provisions emerged as both sides signaled progress in negotiations while stopping short of confirming a final breakthrough.
Trump said Thursday that the United States had effectively “ended the war with Iran” and indicated that a signing ceremony could take place in Europe as early as this weekend. He also suggested that Vice President JD Vance could attend the event.
Diplomatic sources said Geneva is being considered as a possible location for a signing ceremony, although no official announcement has been made.
Iranian officials have adopted a more cautious tone. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed reports of a completed agreement as premature, saying the text remains under review and has not yet received final approval from Iranian authorities.
Baghaei stressed that Tehran would only announce an agreement once all relevant institutions had completed their review and determined that the proposed terms serve Iran’s national interests.
The status of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets remains unclear. Diplomats familiar with the negotiations have not confirmed whether the issue has been resolved, despite it being one of Tehran’s key demands during the talks.
If approved, the agreement would mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran since the conflict began, while potentially easing tensions across the Middle East and restoring stability to one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
