Iranian state television reported that Tehran has obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end their conflict. The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a complete fabrication.
Under the unofficial framework, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month. In exchange, the United States would lift a naval blockade and withdraw military forces from Iran's vicinity. The framework excludes military vessels and envisions Iran managing ship traffic through the strait in cooperation with Oman.
State TV noted that the framework is not yet finalized and that Tehran would take no steps without tangible verification. If a final agreement is reached within 60 days, it could be approved as a binding U.N. Security Council resolution.
The emerging memorandum stems from indirect talks launched after a war began in February, with Pakistan playing a central mediating role between Tehran and Washington. The war erupted after a sharp escalation between Iran and Israel, with both sides exchanging missile and drone attacks that disrupted shipping in the Gulf and drew in U.S. military involvement.