TEHRAN – A short version of a reported 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has been released by Mehr News, revealing what could become one of the most significant diplomatic agreements in recent Middle Eastern history.
According to the reported draft, the agreement aims to permanently halt military confrontations across all fronts, including Lebanon, while laying the groundwork for a broader settlement between Tehran and Washington.
The first clause calls for an immediate and permanent cessation of war and military operations throughout the region.
The document further states that the United States would commit to respecting Iran’s sovereignty and refraining from interference in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic.
Among the most significant provisions is the complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days and the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz under arrangements managed by Iran. The draft also proposes a U.S. commitment to withdraw military forces from areas surrounding Iran.
Economic measures feature prominently in the proposed agreement. The document reportedly calls for the suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil, petrochemical products, and related industries, allowing Tehran full access to revenues generated from these sectors.
Additionally, the United States and its allies would be required to present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion to support Iran’s economic recovery.
The draft outlines a 60-day negotiation period intended to produce a final agreement focused on Iran’s nuclear program and the complete removal of U.S. primary and secondary sanctions, as well as relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and resolutions issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors.
Iran, according to the document, would reaffirm its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) not to develop nuclear weapons. During the negotiation period, the United States would be prohibited from increasing its military presence in the region or imposing any new sanctions.
Another major provision involves the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
The draft states that half of these funds must be made available to Iran before final negotiations begin, with the remaining amount released during the 60-day negotiation process.
The proposed MoU also calls for the establishment of a supervisory mechanism to oversee implementation and specifies that any final agreement would be endorsed through a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Perhaps the most notable aspect of the reported draft is the narrowing of the negotiation agenda.
The document states that discussions regarding Iran’s missile program and its support for regional Resistance groups have been completely excluded from future talks.
Instead, final negotiations would focus solely on uranium enrichment, the fate of enriched materials, sanctions relief, and programs aimed at rebuilding Iran’s economy.
If confirmed and eventually signed, the proposed agreement could mark a major turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, regional security dynamics, and the future of the Middle East. However, neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed the authenticity of the leaked 14-point draft at the time of publication.