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Iranian state television said Tehran had obtained the draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries.
Under the reported framework, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within one month. In return, U.S. military forces would withdraw from the vicinity of Iran and lift the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Iranian state TV said the framework had not been finalized and that Tehran would take no steps without “tangible verification.”
The reported draft excludes military vessels and applies to commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iranian state TV, the number of commercial transit ships passing through the strait would be restored to pre-war levels within one month if the framework moves forward.
The management and route of ship traffic through the strait would be handled by Iran in cooperation with Oman, according to the reported framework.
The draft also says that if a final agreement is reached within 60 days, it could be approved in the form of a binding U.N. Security Council resolution.
The emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding stems from indirect talks launched after the war that began in February.
Pakistan has played a central mediating role between Tehran and Washington, according to the report.
The war erupted after a sharp escalation between Iran and Israel earlier this year, with both sides exchanging missile and drone attacks.
The attacks disrupted shipping in the Gulf and drew in U.S. military involvement, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Iranian state TV described the document as an “initial unofficial framework” and said no step would be taken by Tehran without verification.
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