The United States and Iran are reportedly moving closer to a limited and temporary agreement aimed at halting the ongoing conflict, according to sources cited by Reuters.
The report said negotiations are currently focused on a draft framework that would be implemented in three main stages. The first phase would involve ending the war and stopping military escalation, followed by efforts to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis and restore freedom of navigation. The final stage would open a 30-day negotiation window to discuss unresolved disputes between both sides.
Sources familiar with the talks said the proposed framework is not designed as a comprehensive peace agreement, but rather as a short-term memorandum of understanding, reflecting the deep divisions that remain despite recent diplomatic progress.
According to the report, both Washington and Tehran have lowered expectations regarding a full settlement covering Iran’s nuclear programme and its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, given the complexity of the issues under discussion.
One of the main sticking points in the negotiations reportedly remains the duration of any suspension of Iran’s nuclear activities, with ongoing discussions centered on the scope of commitments and the guarantees each side would be required to provide.
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