Draft Text of U.S.-Iran ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ Revealed

Washington: (Web Desk) –  The formal text of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reportedly agreed between the United States and Iran has surfaced in the media, outlining a framework for ending hostilities, easing sanctions, and launching negotiations on key regional and nuclear issues.

According to CNN, a senior U.S. official disclosed the contents of the 14-point document, titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

The draft agreement includes provisions for an immediate and permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, with both sides pledging not to initiate future military action against one another. The document also emphasizes respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in internal affairs.

Under the proposed framework, Washington and Tehran would begin negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days, with the possibility of extending the timeline by mutual consent.

The memorandum reportedly calls for the gradual lifting of U.S. naval restrictions against Iran and the restoration of commercial shipping routes. Iran, in turn, would ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and work with Oman on future arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

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Economic measures outlined in the document include a proposed reconstruction and development initiative worth at least $300 billion to support Iran’s economy. The United States would also begin a phased removal of sanctions, including restrictions related to Iranian oil exports, banking services, insurance, and transportation.

On the nuclear issue, Iran would reaffirm its commitment not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons. Both sides would negotiate a mechanism, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for managing enriched uranium stockpiles and addressing other nuclear-related matters.

The draft further states that the United States would facilitate access to Iran’s frozen assets, while a joint monitoring mechanism would be established to oversee implementation of the memorandum and any future agreement.

According to the document, the final agreement would ultimately be endorsed through a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.

Neither government has officially released the full text of the memorandum, and further negotiations are expected before any final agreement is concluded.