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By Open Chronicle with agencies
The United States and Iran have reached a provisional understanding that could mark a significant step toward ending months of regional conflict, with both sides reportedly agreeing on the framework of a temporary peace arrangement. While the document has not yet been formally signed, diplomatic sources say the text has been finalized and could be endorsed as early as Sunday.
U.S. President Donald Trump was the first to publicly announce the breakthrough, declaring on Thursday that Washington had succeeded in bringing the war with Iran to an end. He described the document as a “very strong memorandum of understanding” and suggested that the remaining procedural steps could be completed in the coming days.
According to officials familiar with the negotiations, the accord will be known as the “Islamabad Agreement,” reflecting the central role played by Pakistan in mediating talks between the two sides over recent months.
Key Elements of the Provisional Deal
The draft agreement reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire across all active fronts, extending beyond direct U.S., Iran tensions to encompass other regional theatres, including Lebanon, where clashes involving Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israeli forces have continued.
Another major provision concerns the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes for oil and gas exports. Under the framework, the strategic waterway would be reopened immediately, with no transit fees imposed on commercial shipping. Diplomatic sources indicate that traffic through the strait is expected to return to pre-war levels within 30 days of the agreement entering into force.
The understanding would also lead to the suspension of the U.S. maritime blockade affecting Iranian ports and provide the basis for a broader easing of sanctions. However, the current memorandum reportedly does not include a detailed timetable for the full removal of economic restrictions.
Nuclear Commitments at the Centre
One of the most closely watched aspects of the negotiations concerns Iran’s nuclear programme. According to officials in Washington, the provisional accord addresses what the United States considers its core security demands, including Tehran’s commitment not to acquire a nuclear weapon and measures related to the management of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
While the exact technical details remain confidential, the agreement is expected to open the door to a new round of negotiations aimed at establishing a longer-term framework governing Iran’s nuclear activities.
Diplomacy Gains Momentum
This is not the first time President Trump has suggested that a comprehensive agreement with Tehran was imminent. Previous rounds of negotiations were marked by setbacks and renewed military tensions. This time, however, several international observers believe the process may be approaching a decisive conclusion.
Reports citing G7 diplomatic representatives indicate that negotiations have made substantial progress, increasing expectations that a formal peace arrangement could soon be sealed through the signing of the memorandum.
The agreement has also received a boost from Pakistan, whose government has served as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran. Officials in Islamabad have expressed confidence that the remaining issues are largely procedural and that both sides are committed to moving forward.
Regional and Global Implications
If formally adopted, the Islamabad Agreement could significantly reduce tensions across the Middle East, stabilize energy markets, and reopen one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors. The prospect of a durable ceasefire has already contributed to lower oil prices and improved investor sentiment in global financial markets.
Despite the optimism, analysts caution that the accord remains provisional until it is formally signed and implemented. Questions also remain over the long-term future of sanctions relief, the verification of nuclear commitments, and the broader security architecture of the region.
For now, diplomats are focused on securing the final endorsement of a deal that many believe represents the closest the United States and Iran have come to a negotiated settlement since the latest conflict began.