Washington/Tehran: Iran plans to send its answer on Thursday to the US proposal designed to end the ongoing West Asia crisis and reach a complete solution using mediators, according to a regional source cited by CNN.
Tehran continues to review the US-backed proposal closely. Sources indicate the two sides are moving nearer to an agreement that could fully resolve the crisis, as reported by Business Standard.
The news comes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran advance toward a basic accord to stop the current hostilities and create a base for wider nuclear discussions.
Drawing from several US officials and people close to the process, Axios described this as the most important step forward since the conflict began — though a lasting solution remains out of reach for now.
The core idea is a simple “one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding” meant to start an immediate ceasefire and open a “30-day negotiation window” to work out a broader deal.
Key Deal Points
In it, Iran would agree to a short pause on nuclear enrichment activities. In return, the United States would begin lifting sanctions and releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets. This besides, both would team up to lower tensions and loosen restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The report stresses that many terms are “conditional on the outcome of further negotiations,” which means the road ahead could lead to “renewed conflict or a prolonged period of uncertainty.”
US Moves & Leads
American officials told Axios that President Donald Trump’s fresh decision to reduce military operations in the Strait of Hormuz was fueled by these positive diplomatic signals.
The effort is led by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are in touch with Tehran through direct channels as well as third-party helpers.
Once formalised, the memorandum would officially “declare an end to the war,” with follow-up technical talks held in either Islamabad or Geneva.
