Iran’s Tasnim News Agency has disclosed details of a possible preliminary understanding with the United States, emphasizing that if approved, the status of the Strait of Hormuz would not return to its pre-war condition.
According to the agency, the proposed memorandum stipulates that maritime traffic would return to pre-war levels within 30 days, while Tehran would continue to exercise its sovereign rights over the strait through various measures, the details of which will be announced later.
Tasnim reported that the understanding requires the complete lifting of the maritime blockade imposed on Iran within a 30-day timeframe. The agency stressed that if the blockade is not lifted, no changes will be made to the status of the Strait of Hormuz. It added that modifications to navigation and transit procedures in the strait are also conditional upon the United States fulfilling its other obligations outlined in the memorandum.
The 30-day period would be dedicated to implementing measures related to the maritime blockade and the Strait of Hormuz, while a separate 60-day period would be allocated for nuclear negotiations. Tasnim emphasized that Iran has not accepted any nuclear-related measures at the current stage.
The agency further stressed that “Iran has not committed to removing nuclear materials from its territory or suspending its nuclear activities,” describing circulating reports on the matter as baseless. It reiterated that Tehran has not accepted any measures concerning the nuclear issue at this stage and that nuclear negotiations have been postponed until after the end of the war.
On the financial and economic front, Tasnim stated that if an agreement is reached, part of Iran’s frozen assets must be released in the initial phase. Tehran reportedly insisted that any preliminary understanding must include access to at least a minimum portion of these assets.
The agency revealed that the United States had attempted to link the release of Iranian assets to a final agreement on the nuclear file, but Iran rejected the proposal. It added that the mechanism for releasing the remaining assets must be clarified during negotiations and warned that Tehran would reconsider negotiations if Washington creates obstacles.
Regarding Washington’s economic commitments, the agency stated that the potential preliminary understanding would require the United States to suspend oil sanctions on Iran during the negotiation period. This would effectively grant Tehran waivers allowing it to sell its oil without restrictions throughout the 60-day negotiation period dedicated to the nuclear issue.
On the regional front, Tasnim reported that if both sides approve the terms of the preliminary understanding, a memorandum of understanding would first be announced declaring an end to the war across all fronts, including Lebanon. The report stated that the provisions of the preliminary agreement would require "Israel" to end the war in Lebanon.
The agency added that if the memorandum is finalized, the end of the war between the United States and its allies against Iran and its allies would be officially declared across all fronts. It also stated that the United States would commit to withdrawing its combat forces from the regional surroundings of Iran in accordance with other provisions emphasized by Tehran.