Iran has agreed not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons under a draft memorandum of understanding between Tehran and the United States, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to Reuters.
According to the source, the issue of Iran’s existing stockpile of enriched uranium will be discussed within 60 days of reaching an initial agreement. Iran reportedly seeks to ensure that the dilution process for the nuclear material is managed within its own territory.
The official added that the United States has agreed to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing Tehran to export oil and generate revenue from its sales.
The reported draft also includes the release of approximately $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets, as well as discussions on credit facilities and financial transfers through regional countries.
The agreement as described also includes provisions for:
- Reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping;
- Suspending new U.S. sanctions until a final agreement is concluded;
- Halting the expansion of Iran’s nuclear facilities and suspending uranium enrichment during the transitional phase.
According to the same source, the United States would also allow the dilution of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles within the country through a mechanism that is expected to be negotiated over the next 60 days.
However, these claims have so far been made only by the Iranian side and have not yet been officially confirmed by the United States.
