Refinitiv reported a senior U.S. official said on Friday the U.S. and Iran are very close to an agreement though not yet at the finish line, and Washington expects to sign within days. The official said agreed terms in a memorandum of understanding meet Trump’s core objectives and include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, and on-site destruction followed by removal of Iran’s highly enriched uranium. The official added Iran would not receive benefits mere

2026-06-13

Refinitiv reported a senior U.S. official said on Friday the U.S. and Iran are very close to an agreement though not yet at the finish line, and Washington expects to sign within days. The official said agreed terms in a memorandum of understanding meet Trump’s core objectives and include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, and on-site destruction followed by removal of Iran’s highly enriched uranium. The official added Iran would not receive benefits merely for signing; economic rewards would be provided only upon fulfillment of agreed obligations—for example, surrendering nuclear material or dismantling nuclear programmes or facilities.