US president says ‘great settlement’ reached but Iranian spokesman says there has been no final conclusion
Full report: Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement
Donald Trump has claimed that the US has been conducting a “secret mission” in the strait of Hormuz to help Gulf petrostates bypass Iran’s chokehold on oil flows – which has roiled global energy markets for months.
The US president claimed Iran was unaware that dozens of tankers had been escorted out of the blockaded channel at night with their transmitters off.
Permanent and immediate cessation of war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
The US’s “commitment to non-interference in Iran’s internal affairs” and respect for its sovereignty.
Lifting of US naval blockade within 30 days.
Withdrawal of US forces from around Iran.
Reopening the strait of Hormuz within 30 days “with Iranian arrangements”.
Suspension of US sanctions on Iranian oil.
US and allies to draw up reconstruction plans for Iran “worth at least $300bn”.
Sixty days of negotiations to reach a final agreement “based on nuclear issues and the complete lifting of” sanctions.
Reiterating Iran’s commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.
During the negotiations, the US will not increase its forces in the region or impose new sanctions.
Release $24bn in blocked Iranian funds.
Establishing a monitoring mechanism to implement the agreement.
Final agreement to be approved by a UN security council resolution.
The final negotiations will not begin before the release of half of Iran’s frozen funds, the suspension of oil sanctions and the lifting of the naval blockade. “Discussions about Iran’s missile programme and support for resistance groups have been definitively removed from the agenda.”
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