Proposed Iran pact outlines step-by-step reopening of crucial maritime chokepoint
Draft understanding ties sanctions reduction to nuclear commitments and staged restoration of Hormuz shipping corridor
WASHINGTON (MNTV) – According to reporting published Monday morning, a provisional accord between Washington and Tehran would establish a graduated timeline for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with initial measures centered on asset transfers and mine removal operations.
An Iranian representative, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Washington Post, outlined that the initial stage would encompass unfreezing $12 billion in Iranian funds held by Washington, launching demining efforts within the strait and discontinuing American trade restrictions currently in place.
The Iranian official clarified that the tentative understanding would not serve as a nuclear treaty per se, but rather would establish a pathway for both parties to undertake nuclear-related discussions at a later date. The official indicated a more comprehensive public statement could emerge later that same day.
The reported framework reflects ongoing discussions between Tehran and Washington centered on a transitional accord extending the current truce for 60 days, providing space for parties to work toward a comprehensive settlement designed to terminate hostilities.
According to the proposal, mine-clearing operations would allow commercial shipping to resume passage through the strategic waterway during the temporary period, a senior American administration representative confirmed.
The official cautioned, however, that no formal accord had been finalized as of Sunday evening and that questions persisted regarding the enforceability of the provisional arrangement.
According to a negotiating official acquainted with the discussions, the current proposal awaited Tehran’s acceptance and stipulated Iran would immediately unlock the strait corridor following memorandum signature, with commercial activity returning to pre-war patterns within a month’s timeframe.
The framework additionally mandates that Iran, America and partner nations discontinue combat actions throughout the broader region, encompassing territories including Lebanon, the official stated.
Regarding nuclear matters, Iran would reaffirm its abstention from atomic weapons development and commit to eliminating its stockpile of advanced uranium through a jointly determined process, the negotiating official said.
A ranking American official confirmed the memorandum obligates Tehran to renounce nuclear weapons possession, including surrendering what he termed “nuclear dust”—describing Iran’s deposits of weapons-grade uranium materials.
Both nations would dedicate the subsequent two months to establishing the specific procedures for execution, the official explained.
Uncertainty persists regarding the timeframe for complete strait restoration, the senior official acknowledged. He characterized the emerging framework as providing “relief to American families at the pump,” noting that the American embargo would decrease proportionally as maritime passage normalizes according to what he termed a “‘trust but verify’ on steroids” verification system.
The official emphasized that Iran’s immobilized resources would not be returned immediately, underscoring that Tehran would “receive nothing unless they follow through,” with sanctions modifications contingent upon fulfilling specific obligations centered on uranium concentration stockpiles.
The negotiating official indicated that unfreezing funds and sanctions modifications would hinge on Iran executing the proposed framework.
The arrangement similarly contemplates mutual “cessation of regional combat activities” while safeguarding Israel’s capacity to “respond to direct threats,” the reporting indicated.
Reported by Anadolu Agency
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