IRNA News Agency – The broad outlines of the draft memorandum of understanding
From Marwa Osman
I’ve bolded four major requirements that we are all waiting for.
IRNA News Agency
– The broad outlines of the draft memorandum of understanding do not currently include any agreement on the nuclear file.
– The memorandum imposes no new obligations on Iran, and its peaceful nuclear program will remain unchanged while negotiations on the nuclear issue continue for 60 days following the signing of the war-termination memorandum.
– Iran’s only commitment under the memorandum is not to develop nuclear weapons. Negotiations will proceed in accordance with Tehran’s principles, with an emphasis on its right to uranium enrichment and the retention of enriched materials inside Iran.
– Contrary to claims circulating in some Western media outlets, Iran will not commit to relinquishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
– The primary objective of signing the memorandum is to end the war across all fronts, including Lebanon.
– Washington will have no future role in managing the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran will address matters related to the strait directly with the Sultanate of Oman.
– Should the current text of the memorandum be signed, Washington would undertake to compel Israel to end the war in Lebanon.
– Tehran confirms that it has secured guarantees and a clear mechanism for the release of its frozen assets. A portion would be released immediately upon signing the memorandum, with the remainder to be released gradually during the 60-day nuclear negotiation period, which would also include discussions on lifting sanctions against Iran.
– Iran makes no commitments regarding its nuclear program under the memorandum, while the other party does not commit to ending sanctions.
– The memorandum provides for 60 days of Iranian-American negotiations following its signing, focused exclusively on three issues: the continuation of Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, the lifting of sanctions, and a mechanism for compensation of damages. Other matters, including Iran’s missile program, would be excluded from discussion during this period.
– Final negotiations will not begin until half of Iran’s funds have been released and oil-related sanctions have been suspended.