Washington -UNS: The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on a comprehensive three-phase Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to end regional hostilities, ease economic restrictions, and establish a framework for negotiations on a long-term agreement.
Phase 1: Immediate De-escalation
Under the initial phase, both sides would declare an immediate, complete, and permanent end to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon. The United States would also lift its naval blockade against Iran with immediate effect.
Phase 2: Confidence-Building Measures (30 Days)
Following the signing of the MoU, Washington would reaffirm its commitment to respecting Iran’s sovereignty and non-interference in its domestic affairs.
The United States would also pledge not to increase military deployments in the region or impose new sanctions during negotiations.
Iran, in turn, would reaffirm its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and declare that it will neither develop nor acquire nuclear weapons.
The agreement would provide Iran with access to half of its frozen assets, valued at approximately $12 billion, within 30 days.
The United States would also issue sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemical exports, with the possibility of making them permanent under a final agreement.
Additional provisions include U.S. consultations with Israel regarding a timetable for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and Iran’s commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within 30 days.
Phase 3: Final Agreement Negotiations (60 Days)
Once the terms of Phase 2 are implemented, both sides would enter a 60-day negotiation period, which could be extended by mutual consent.
During this phase, the United States would release the remaining $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets and present plans for a reconstruction fund worth at least $300 billion, with contributions expected from Gulf states.
Negotiators would address key nuclear issues, including uranium enrichment, stockpile management, and the future of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Discussions would also focus on the removal of economic sanctions, including U.S., UN, and secondary sanctions, as well as the withdrawal of relevant UN Security Council and IAEA resolutions.
A monitoring mechanism would be established to oversee implementation, while any final agreement would ultimately require approval through a United Nations Security Council resolution.
If implemented, the proposed framework would represent one of the most significant diplomatic initiatives between the United States and Iran in recent years, with implications for regional security, energy markets, and international diplomacy.
