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Draft U.S.-Iran Memorandum Outlines Ceasefire and Sanctions Relief Terms
A 14-article draft memorandum between the United States and Iran proposes an immediate ceasefire, sanctions relief, and reconstruction funding. The document also sets timelines for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
Jun 12, 9:40 AM·1m read3 sources
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The text calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. It requires the lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.
The draft directs the withdrawal of United States forces from areas surrounding Iran. It also suspends oil and petrochemical sanctions. The draft further provides for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds over 60 days, with half available before negotiations begin.
Final negotiations on nuclear issues and full sanctions removal would last 60 days. Discussions on Iran’s missile program and support for resistance groups are excluded from the talks. The draft states a United States commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
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