- Iranian state media has claimed a draft agreement between the US and Iran includes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war in Lebanon .
- The 14-point memorandum of understanding, which is yet to be finalised by Iranian authorities, reportedly commits Washington to lifting sanctions, withdrawing from around Iran, and ending the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- According to the semi-official Mehr news agency, the agreement would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the cancellation of oil sanctions, and the release of Iran’s frozen funds.
- Mehr added that a final round of negotiations following the memorandum would focus on nuclear and economic issues, but would specifically exclude discussions about Iran’s missile programme.
- Iran has denied that all points in peace negotiations have been finalised, reiterating that the regime will not compromise on its 'red lines', despite Donald Trump 's claims of progress and an imminent deal. But a Western source told Reuters news agency that the memorandum could be signed as soon as Sunday.
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