US and Iran Closing in on One-Page Memorandum to End War
The draft document would declare an end to hostilities in the region and initiate a 30-day period of negotiations focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, limiting Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities, and providing sanctions relief, sources
Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran are nearing agreement on a one-page memorandum of understanding aimed at formally ending the two-month conflict and establishing a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to multiple officials and sources briefed on the talks.
The draft document, which contains roughly 14 points, would declare an end to hostilities in the region and initiate a 30-day period of negotiations focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, limiting Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities, and providing sanctions relief, sources told Axios and Reuters. The White House is awaiting responses from Tehran on several key outstanding issues within the next 48 hours.
Pakistani officials, who have been mediating the indirect talks, expressed optimism. One Pakistani source told Reuters: “We will close this very soon.” U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have been engaged in the negotiations, both directly and through intermediaries.
President Donald Trump paused the recently launched “Project Freedom” operation — aimed at guiding stranded commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement. The naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
Iran has sent mixed signals in recent days. While some officials described the latest U.S. responses as under review, others maintained that Tehran wants a comprehensive deal that includes the immediate lifting of the blockade. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesmen have emphasized that nuclear issues should be addressed only after the immediate maritime crisis is resolved.
The potential memorandum represents the closest the two sides have come to a formal agreement since the conflict began in late February 2026. It follows weeks of indirect talks in Pakistan and comes as the U.S. maintains significant military pressure through the blockade, which has severely curtailed Iranian oil exports.
Officials on both sides caution that nothing has been finalized, and significant gaps remain on core issues such as the scope of Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief.
No new direct meeting between senior U.S. and Iranian officials has been scheduled, and the situation remains fluid as mediators await Tehran’s formal response.
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