International media reports indicate that U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a preliminary framework to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch nuclear talks aimed at a permanent deal, though Donald Trump has yet to sign off on it. American officials provided these details.
Iran has not confirmed a finalized agreement as of the time of publication. However, Fada Hossein Malekki, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told the ISNA news agency that "a significant portion of the Islamic Republic of Iran's proposals was accepted."
"The only concern is Trump's unpredictability and the breach of commitments we have previously witnessed from the United States," Malekki said.
According to published reports, one element of the draft involves freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the easing of maritime blockade restrictions. Various sources also suggest potential sanctions relief and subsequent talks regarding uranium enrichment and the status of highly enriched uranium.
Earlier on Wednesday, Iranian state television reported that a draft memorandum of understanding with Washington entails a commitment to lift the maritime blockade of Iran, restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and withdraw U.S. forces from the Persian Gulf.
The White House characterized this report as "complete fiction."
On Wednesday, Trump stated that Tehran's current proposals for a deal do not satisfy him yet, warning that the U.S. may "have to finish the job" after Iranian state media aired details of the alleged draft agreement.
Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting, Trump also noted that he is in no hurry to reach a settlement to end the conflict with Iran, despite claiming over the weekend that a deal was imminent.
