A senior American official told Reuters on Friday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators are close to the final stages of reaching an agreement to end the war, and that the understanding may be signed in one of the European countries in the coming days.
According to the official, the proposed agreement includes Iran’s commitment not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the easing of certain restrictions imposed by the United States.
The official emphasized that the release of Iran’s frozen assets and access to economic benefits would depend on Tehran’s compliance with the obligations outlined in the agreement. He said: “If Iran fulfills its commitments, it will benefit from this agreement; but if it fails to comply, it will receive no concessions.”
According to him, Iran has presented a different view on the draft agreement and has made limited concessions regarding its nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The official added that the exact location of the signing of the memorandum has not yet been determined, but it is expected to be signed in Europe in the coming days. Following the signing, a 60-day period for technical negotiations and review of implementation details will begin.
He also stated that the provisions of the agreement are aligned with the core objectives of U.S. President Donald Trump and could pave the way for a favorable outcome.
According to the report, Iran’s nuclear program will be dismantled, and the highly enriched uranium currently in the country estimated at around 900 pounds will be removed after being destroyed on site.
The American official further said that if Iran fully implements its commitments, conditions will be created for easing economic pressure, releasing part of the frozen assets, and reducing certain sanctions. However, he stressed that Tehran will not receive any economic benefits until it has fulfilled its obligations.
He added that addressing the technical details related to Iran’s nuclear materials, including enriched uranium, will require specialized and time-consuming negotiations, which will be discussed in the next phase of talks.
The official also said that dismantling the nuclear program, shutting down nuclear facilities, and determining how full implementation of the agreement will be carried out are among the main issues in the upcoming technical negotiations.
Meanwhile, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, also announced that a memorandum between Tehran and Washington may be signed in the coming days. He said the document would be signed digitally and remotely after the final stages of negotiations are completed.
At the same time, Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, claimed that Donald Trump has agreed to the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, although this has not been publicly acknowledged.
U.S. officials have not yet publicly responded to Mohsen Rezaei’s remarks.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
