Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Iran has announced a draft agreement with the United States aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed framework includes the withdrawal of U.S. military forces and the lifting of a naval blockade. However, the agreement is not finalized and requires verification before any steps are taken by Tehran.
- ▪Iran's state TV reported a draft framework for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S.
- ▪The agreement proposes restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month.
- ▪The U.S. would withdraw military forces and lift a naval blockade as part of the deal.
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A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Tuesday. Reuters-YonhapIran's state TV said Tehran had obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States on ending their conflict.Under the framework, 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.State TV said the framework, which excludes military vessels and envisages Iran managing ship traffic through the strait in cooperation with Oman, was not yet finalised and that Tehran would take no steps without "tangible verification".It added that if a final agreement was reached within 60…
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