On Friday night, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi shared exciting news: a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States to bring an end to the ongoing war could soon be signed, possibly within just a few days.
In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, Araghchi explained that once finalized, both parties will digitally sign the MoU from their respective countries, followed by an official announcement.
He emphasized that after the signing, both sides will pledge not to initiate any further conflicts and will embark on the second stage of negotiations, set to occur within a 60-day timeframe. These discussions will primarily focus on Iran’s nuclear program and the removal of sanctions.
Araghchi highlighted Tehran’s firm stance that the most acceptable approach to managing its highly enriched uranium is through dilution within Iranian territory.
He also mentioned that the potential MoU would address critical issues, including the cessation of hostilities across all fronts such as Lebanon, which would require Israel to withdraw from occupied territories.
Additional key elements of the MoU involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz, fully lifting the U.S. anti-Iran naval blockade, and facilitating the release of Iran’s frozen assets.
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi clarified that its management will not revert to the pre-war conditions. While Iran will maintain sovereignty and a military presence, a legal framework compliant with international law will be implemented.
He mentioned that while there won’t be tolls for passage, reasonable service fees will be applied.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States had “just made a great settlement of the war with Iran,” with an agreement anticipated “over the next few days.”
In recent weeks, Iran and the United States have exchanged multiple peace proposals through Pakistan’s mediation, actively working to finalize an MoU to conclude the war.
