On the 17th local time, Iran's official news agency Yi Nun En Musa disclosed the text of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. However, this has not yet been confirmed by relevant Iranian government departments. The full content is as follows:
Iran, the United States, and their allies in this war have signed this Memorandum of Understanding to announce the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and pledge not to wage any war or military action against each other in the future, not to use or threaten to use force against each other, and to safeguard Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty. The final agreement will confirm the permanent end of all frontline wars, especially Lebanon, as well as other matters covered by this article.
Iran and the United States have pledged to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to avoid interfering in each other's internal affairs.
Iran and the United States have committed to negotiations and reach a final agreement within up to 60 days, with the possibility of an extension upon mutual agreement.
After signing the memorandum of understanding, the United States will immediately begin lifting its maritime blockade and any interference or obstruction against Iran, and will fully end the blockade within 30 days. During this period, ship traffic will be adjusted to pre-war traffic levels. Additionally, the U.S. pledged to withdraw its military forces from areas surrounding Iran within 30 days after the final agreement is reached.
After signing the memorandum of understanding, Iran will make every effort to establish arrangements allowing merchant ships to travel freely and safely from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman for only 60 days, and vice versa. Merchant ship passage will begin immediately. Considering Iran's need to remove related technical and military obstacles and carry out necessary work such as mine clearance, normal passage will be restored within 30 days.
Iran will discuss with Oman the future management and maritime service mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz, and exchange views with other countries along the Persian Gulf, based on applicable international law and the sovereign rights of states along the straits.
The United States has pledged to work with its regional partners to develop a mutually agreed, definitive plan for Iran's economic reconstruction and development, providing at least $300 billion in funding. The implementation mechanism of the plan will be finalized within 60 days as part of the final agreement. The United States will provide all approvals, exemptions, and licenses required for the relevant financial transactions.
The United States has committed to ending all sanctions against Iran within the timetable stipulated in the final agreement and mutually agreed upon, including UN Security Council resolutions, IAEA Board resolutions, and all unilateral U.S. sanctions, whether primary or secondary.
Both Iran and the United States acknowledge the fundamental importance of lifting these sanctions and have expressed their commitment to addressing these matters as soon as possible in negotiations to reach an agreement.
Iran reiterated that it will neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons. The United States and Iran have agreed to resolve the handling of enriched material stockpiles through mutually agreed mechanisms according to the timetable set out in Article 7, with the minimum approach being on-site dilution under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Both sides also agreed that, based on the satisfactory framework to be reached in the final agreement, the issue of uranium enrichment and other topics related to Iran's nuclear needs will be discussed. The final agreement will confirm the contents of these terms.
Iran and the United States acknowledge the fundamental importance of the nuclear issue mentioned above and have expressed commitment to resolving these issues as soon as possible in negotiations in hopes of reaching an agreement on related matters.
Iran and the United States have agreed to maintain the status quo until a final agreement is reached. Iran will maintain the status quo regarding its nuclear program, while the U.S. will not impose any new sanctions on Iran or deploy additional military forces in the region.
The United States commits to immediately providing Treasury Department exemptions for the export of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products and their derivatives, as well as all related services including banking transactions, insurance, and transportation, immediately after signing this memorandum of understanding, until sanctions end.
The United States has pledged to fully restore all restricted or frozen funds and assets in Iran to usable status by implementing this memorandum of understanding. During negotiations, the U.S. and Iran will agree on specific procedures for unfreezing these funds.
Whether these funds remain in the original account or are transferred, they must be fully available for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of Iran. The United States has committed to issuing all necessary approvals and permits for this purpose.
Iran and the United States have agreed to establish an enforcement mechanism to oversee the smooth implementation of this MOU and future compliance with the final agreement.
After signing this Memorandum of Understanding and subject to the initiation and continued implementation of Articles 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11 of the Memorandum, Iran and the United States will conduct final negotiations on the remaining provisions.
The final agreement will be confirmed by a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.
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