What may be included in proposed Iran ceasefire deal? | US-Israel war on Iran
Donald Trump said a “memorandum of understanding” was “substantially negotiated” in talks to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Official details of the agreement are scant, and it is possible that some aspects of the memo could change; But here’s what we know so far about the potential agreement that could end the war:
What can be included in the agreement?
The agreement will include a 60-day extension of the ceasefire, during which the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, Iran will be able to sell oil freely, and talks will be held on limiting Iran’s nuclear program. A US official told Axios:.
Iran will also agree to clear the mines it has deployed in the strait and not impose any transit fees on ships. According to Axios, in return, the USA will lift the blockade of Iranian ports that has been in effect since April 13.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz could be made “completely open” and “free” if the deal is successful. However, Iranian media reported that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control.
The deal will reportedly unfreeze some Iranian assets held in banks outside Iran.
It was reported that hostilities on all fronts, including Israel and Lebanon, would be stopped.
What probably won’t be included?
A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Sunday that Tehran has not agreed to hand over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU).
The source said Iran’s nuclear issue was not part of the preliminary agreement with the United States. New York Times, citing two US officials.He reported that Tehran expressed its desire to give up its stocks.
Even if Tehran agreed to give up some of its HEU stockpile, there was no explanation as to how this would happen in practice.
There is also little mention of Iran’s ballistic missile program or restricting support for its regional allies, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen.
