US and Iran Reach Preliminary Agreement on Extending Ceasefire and Reopening Hormuz Strait

The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Hormuz Strait. US President Donald Trump has described the talks as progressing constructively and has sent a clear message that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons. Israel has stated it will only lift sanctions after Iran destroys its uranium, while Iran insists that it must receive funds first.

A framework for a new understanding between the US and Iran has been prepared, aimed at permanently ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries. According to a senior US official, this new agreement will extend the current ceasefire by an additional 60 days. During this period, landmines in the Hormuz Strait will be cleared, allowing this crucial waterway to reopen for commercial navigation.

The US official clarified that as of Sunday, no formal agreement has been signed with Iran. The legal binding nature of the preliminary draft remains uncertain. A diplomat involved in the talks stated that the proposal is currently awaiting Iran’s approval. Once finalized, Iran will immediately reopen the Hormuz Strait.

Meanwhile, an Iranian official indicated that the process of reopening the waterway will be phased. In the first phase, the US must release $12 billion of Iran’s frozen assets. Only after that will the removal of landmines and the lifting of the US blockade begin. The US side maintains that sanctions will only be lifted based on Iran’s behavior and commitment.