The White House is close to a one-page MOU with Iran to end the war and launch
nuclear talks, according to U.S. officials and sources. Iran is expected to
respond within 48 hours, though no deal is finalized, and this is said to be the
closest point since the conflict began.
Key terms under discussion:
• Iran: halt uranium enrichment (12–15 years proposed; Iran 5, U.S. 20), commit
not pursue nuclear weapons, accept enhanced UN inspections, possibly transfer
highly enriched uranium abroad, and restrict underground facilities.
• U.S.: gradual lifting of sanctions and release of billions in frozen assets.
• Both sides: easing restrictions on Strait of Hormuz transit.
The MOU would end hostilities and trigger 30 days of talks (likely in Islamabad
or Geneva), during which maritime restrictions could be eased but reinstated if
talks fail.
Trump reportedly paused escalation plans amid progress, though skepticism
remains over Iran’s internal divisions. Marco Rubio said no immediate written
deal is needed, calling talks complex and uncertain.
