Agencies / Washington:
In a major diplomatic development with far-reaching implications for West Asia, the United States and Iran have reportedly concluded negotiations on a framework agreement aimed at easing longstanding tensions and reshaping the region’s security landscape.
According to top diplomatic sources in Washington, a formal announcement on the breakthrough is expected within the next 24 to 72 hours, with US President Donald Trump likely to deliver the final statement.
As a significant indication of progress in the talks, President Trump has already announced the lifting of the US naval blockade around Iran and confirmed that American naval personnel are returning home. In a reciprocal move, Iran is expected to formally reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, reducing tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
Sources said the diplomatic breakthrough has been structured as a two-phase framework rather than an immediate final deal. The first phase will involve the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), laying the foundation for further negotiations between the two nations.
The MoU will be followed by a 60-day period of intensive diplomatic engagement, during which both sides are expected to negotiate the terms of a permanent and legally binding agreement.
Meanwhile, regional diplomatic channels have already begun responding to the development. The US Secretary of State reportedly informed Pakistan’s Foreign Minister about the “positive progress” during a high-level bilateral meeting, with Islamabad expected to serve as a formal witness during the signing of the first-phase agreement.
President Trump is currently understood to be reviewing the final administrative aspects of the framework from the White House Situation Room, while the dismantling of the naval blockade is being viewed as a clear sign of mutual commitment from both Washington and Tehran toward finalising the agreement.
