U.S. and Iran Agree on 14-Point Framework to Restart Negotiations

U.S. officials and Iranian representatives are drafting a one-page, 14-point framework to restart negotiations on uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks could begin next week in Islamabad and continue for one month.

Officials noted that key issues remain unresolved despite the push for a new round of discussions. The framework includes measures to ease tensions during the negotiation period. Trump administration officials cautioned that previous talks have collapsed at the last minute.

President Donald Trump issued a warning that bombing would resume if no agreement is reached.

Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding talks with U.S. officials to better understand the status of the Iran negotiations. Israel was not invited to participate in the talks. Israel also seeks assurances that any deal would allow it to maintain freedom to strike regional threats unilaterally.

Netanyahu has been calling regularly for updates on the process, according to an Israeli source. Officials described the situation as fluid with major sticking points still in place.

Strait of Hormuz Iran's Islamic Revolutionary

Guards Corps Navy stated that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is possible under new procedures. This follows an announcement that U.S. efforts to guide vessels through the strait would pause while maintaining the blockade of Iranian ports.

Iranian media reported the shift in procedures after the pause was declared. The pause in vessel guidance comes as part of broader efforts to reduce immediate tensions. Officials said the blockade of ports remains in effect during this period. Regional sources indicated the moves are tied to the ongoing framework discussions.

“The bombing starts again if a deal is not reached.”

Additional reporting from regional sources described the framework as a memo to end the war, though details on enforcement remain unclear. Netanyahu continues to seek clarity on what is under discussion.