A preliminary memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and begin negotiations aimed at permanently ending the war. The framework requires final approval by President Donald Trump. Reported terms include unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with no tolls and no harassment, and a 30-day period for Iran to remove mines. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports would be lifted in proportion to restored commercial shipping through the strait. The US would also waive several sanctions to allow Iran to sell oil more freely. The Strait of Hormuz has been a central obstacle in prior negotiations, amid ongoing regional tensions.
"The United States and Iran reportedly reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday, agreeing to extend the ceasefire between the two countries for a further 60 days and to begin negotiations for permanently ending the war, officials said. Official US sources have told Al Jazeera that the framework still needs President Donald Trump's final approval. Neither the US nor Iran have made any comment about the MOU as regional tensions continue, however."
"According to media reports, the MOU will state that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is to be unrestricted, meaning there will be no tolls, no harassment, and that Iran will have 30 days to remove all mines. The ongoing US naval blockade on Iranian ports will also be lifted in proportion to the restoration of commercial shipping through the strait. The US will also waive a number of sanctions on Iran, allowing it to sell oil freely."
"The issue over control of the strait has been a major sticking point in peace negotiations between the US and Iran mostly conducted via Pakistani mediators. Since early March, Iran has restricted shipping through the narrow waterway linking the Gulf to the open ocean, through which 20 percent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped during peacetime. Iran has allowed the passage of a few vessels from"
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