Donald Trump may reveal details of a preliminary agreement with Iran before Friday, after announcing that the agreement has been signed. The document serves only as an initial framework and further negotiations are still required.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that President Donald Trump might decide to disclose details of the preliminary agreement with Iran before Friday. He emphasized that the document is only an initial framework and key details will need additional negotiation.
Vance revealed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran is only about one and a half pages long and broadly outlines the framework for cooperation between the two parties.
Senior U.S. officials began revealing some details of the agreement, stating that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route, will reopen to navigation on Friday—the same day the agreement will be officially signed in Geneva.
This development comes as Trump attends the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, where on Tuesday a special meeting on the Iran situation will take place, including leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Earlier, during discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump said he was pleased to announce the agreement had been signed, referring to it as the preliminary agreement with Iran.
U.S. officials said the document was electronically signed today by Trump, Vance, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Under the agreement, technical talks on Iran's nuclear program are expected to begin this week. Sanctions relief or the release of frozen assets will depend on Iran's compliance with the agreement's terms.
Vance told NBC News that nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be allowed to resume inspections in Iran as part of the agreement.
He stated that a key element of the agreement is that the U.S. and the IAEA will assist Iran in destroying its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a point clearly specified in the document.
Vance also disclosed that the MOU includes Iran's commitments to regional peace and stability, ending support for terrorist groups, and verifiable pledges not to develop nuclear weapons.
However, the U.S. Vice President emphasized that many details still need to be determined through future technical negotiations.
The agreement will extend the ceasefire by another 60 days to allow both sides to negotiate a permanent deal.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has played a mediating role in the talks, said the agreement covers ending military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Nevertheless, Israel remains cautious. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will maintain its military presence in strategic areas of Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as deemed necessary, emphasizing that Israel will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of any agreement.
Previously, Trump announced an end to the maritime blockade of Iranian ports and said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen once the preliminary agreement takes effect, claiming that several oil-laden ships have already started passing through the strait.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that despite the agreement, Tehran still harbors deep mistrust toward the U.S. and views this deal as merely a first step toward reducing tensions.
Key contentious issues remain between the two sides, including Iran’s uranium enrichment program, demands for sanctions relief, and unlocking tens of billions of dollars in oil revenue assets currently frozen. It remains to be seen whether both sides can reach a comprehensive resolution on these outstanding problems.
.Source:BBC
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