U.S. and Iran May Be Nearing a Temporary Agreement

Odaily Odaily News The United States and Iran may be nearing a temporary agreement. Several core demands previously put forward by the U.S., such as Iran suspending nuclear activities, limiting its missile program, and ceasing support for so-called “regional proxies,” were not included in the draft agreement.

This still-pending agreement is centered on a short-term memorandum of just one page, rather than a comprehensive peace deal. This reflects the deep divisions between the two sides and also indicates that the agreement is only a transitional step. Informed officials say Iran is reviewing this draft agreement, which aims to stop hostilities but leaves the most contentious issues for later resolution.

According to sources and officials, the agreement would consist of three phases: first, a formal end to hostilities; second, a resolution of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz; and finally, a 30-day window for negotiations aimed at reaching a broader agreement. The agreement fails to address key U.S. demands such as Iran suspending nuclear activities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the agreement does not mention several other demands that the U.S. had proposed but Iran rejected, such as limiting Iran's missile program and requiring Iran to cease its support for so-called “proxy forces” like Hezbollah in Lebanon. (Xinhua News Agency)