Tehran: New details have emerged regarding a reported 14-point draft understanding between Iran and the United States, outlining proposals for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and a framework for future negotiations.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team disclosed the contents of the draft proposal, which is currently under review by relevant Iranian authorities and has not yet received final approval.
The reported draft calls for an immediate and permanent end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. It also includes a commitment by the United States to respect Iran’s sovereignty and refrain from interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
Among the key provisions is the complete lifting of what the source described as a maritime blockade within 30 days, along with a U.S. commitment to withdraw its military forces from areas surrounding Iran. In return, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened under Iranian arrangements within the same timeframe.
The draft further proposes the suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil, petrochemical products, and related exports, granting Tehran full access to its financial resources. It also reportedly includes plans for the United States and its allies to present reconstruction and economic development projects worth at least $300 billion for Iran.
A 60-day negotiation process is envisioned to address Iran’s nuclear program, the removal of primary and secondary U.S. sanctions, and the termination of relevant resolutions issued by the United Nations Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Under the reported framework, Iran would renew its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) not to pursue nuclear weapons. During the negotiation period, the United States would refrain from imposing new sanctions or increasing its military presence in the region.
The proposal also includes the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the final 60-day negotiation phase. According to the source, half of that amount would be made available to Iran before the formal talks begin.
To oversee implementation, the draft calls for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism, while any final agreement would be endorsed through a United Nations Security Council resolution.
The source further stated that final negotiations would be limited to issues related to uranium enrichment, the future of enriched nuclear material, sanctions relief, and Iran’s economic reconstruction. Iran’s missile program and its support for regional resistance groups would reportedly be excluded from the agenda.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has emphasized that the draft remains under consideration and requires further review and approval by the country’s relevant institutions before any official position can be announced.
If confirmed, the proposed framework could mark a significant development in Iran-US relations and regional diplomacy, although officials have cautioned that discussions remain ongoing and no final agreement has yet been reached.