A potential peace agreement involving Washington could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though it represents a significant compromise for President Trump, especially regarding nuclear matters. Iran recently disclosed alleged details of the proposed deal, which was promptly refuted by President Trump as “fake news.”
The reported terms of the agreement include a 60-day negotiation period on nuclear issues, which experts criticize as unrealistic for reaching a resolution in such a short timeframe. Concurrently, as details emerged from Iran, Trump faced backlash for asserting that a deal was imminent while US forces intercepted two Iranian drones.
If the purported document is signed, Tehran stands to receive substantial reparations, sanctions relief, and access to frozen assets. The authenticity of the leaked agreement, provided to the Mirror, remains unverified, raising doubts about Iran’s intentions in countering Trump’s claims about settlements.
Among the 14 clauses outlined in the draft agreement, Iran commits to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days and ceasing its nuclear program. Notably, sources close to the Iranian negotiation team reveal Tehran’s demand to involve Lebanon in the peace deal, with a stipulation that the US refrain from meddling in Iranian affairs. However, the support for proxy groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis is currently excluded from the proposed terms.
The leaked information suggests that the deal includes a reconstruction plan that would allocate $300 billion for Tehran’s urban development. Additionally, $24 billion of frozen funds would be released, with half paid before further talks commence. Trump vehemently dismissed Iran’s claims, denouncing them as false and dishonorable, emphasizing a lack of trust in dealing with Iran.
An analysis by a Western security source characterizes the potential agreement as Iran’s strategic maneuver to exploit Trump’s eagerness for a deal, portraying it as an American withdrawal disguised as a diplomatic breakthrough. The draft pact offers sanctions relief, asset unfreezing, reconstruction financing, and US withdrawal from Iranian borders, with the US primarily gaining access to the reopened Strait of Hormuz.
The proposed deal would see the US abandoning its objectives concerning Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure, settling for minimal stability in a critical energy passage. The 60-day nuclear discussion period is deemed insufficient for achieving a satisfactory outcome, given the complexities involved.
Recent statements from President Trump claiming a peace deal had been reached were contradicted by Tehran, indicating ongoing deliberations and unresolved issues in ending the Middle East conflict. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted disagreements over new US demands and shifting positions, underscoring Iran’s hesitance in finalizing the agreement.