Iran has stated that it will suspend part of its nuclear activity and that United States will ease oil sanctions while both parties negotiate a final agreement.
According to a senior Iranian official cited by Reuters, the draft understanding between Tehran and Washington covers key issues such as Iran's nuclear program, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the unblocking of frozen assets, and the granting of temporary waivers on oil sanctions.
The final pact would be negotiated during the 60 days following the approval of the initial draft by both parties.
Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
One of the central points of the draft is the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels.
This maritime route is strategic for the global transport of oil and gas, so its blockade or restriction had increased pressure on energy markets and major international powers.
The reopening of the strait would be one of the first gestures of de-escalation foreseen in the document.
United States would lift naval blockade
The text also contemplates that the United States will lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
This measure would allow for a reduction in military tension in waters near Iran and would facilitate commercial transit, especially at a time marked by regional instability and the economic impact of sanctions.
Waivers on Iranian oil
Washington would also commit not to impose new sanctions on Iran while the final agreement is being negotiated.
The draft also includes temporary waivers on sanctions on Iranian oil, which would allow Tehran to sell crude oil and receive revenue during this period of talks.
This point is one of the most sensitive for the Islamic Republic, which has been demanding economic relief from the US sanctions regime for years.
Unblocking of frozen assets
According to the senior Iranian official, the United States would release 25 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets.
The unblocking would be carried out through direct cash transfers, regional cooperation, and financial credit lines.
This measure would allow Tehran to recover part of the resources blocked by sanctions and alleviate internal economic pressure while the final pact is negotiated.
Tehran's nuclear commitment
In return, Iran would commit not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons.
The draft also provides that Tehran maintain the nuclear status quo until a final agreement is reached. This implies not enriching uranium, not expanding its nuclear facilities, and not advancing new capabilities during the negotiation period.
Highly enriched uranium
Another point of the document affects the stockpiles of highly enriched uranium accumulated by Iran.
The United States would accept Tehran diluting those stockpiles within the country, although the specific mechanism will have to be defined in the next 60 days.
This issue will be one of the most delicate in the negotiation, as it directly affects Iran's nuclear capability and the verification guarantees that Washington and its allies may demand.
A provisional 60-day agreement
The draft does not yet constitute a final agreement, but rather a provisional roadmap to open two months of negotiation.
During that period, both parties would try to close the technical and political details of a broader pact that would reduce military tension, alleviate sanctions, and limit Iranian nuclear development.
A diplomatic turn after weeks of tension
The leak of the draft's content comes at a time of maximum expectation regarding the possible signing of the understanding between Iran and the United States.
If finally approved, the document would open a new diplomatic phase after weeks of regional tension, military threats, pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, and contacts mediated by countries such as Qatar and Pakistan.