Possible Iran–US Peace Deal May Include Nine Clauses, Says Report

Darwin, 23 May : A potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States could include nine key clauses if signed, according to Saudi-based media outlet Al Arabiya, citing informed sources on Friday.

According to the report, the draft agreement proposes an immediate, comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire across all conflict zones. It also includes guarantees against targeting military, civilian or economic infrastructure, a complete halt to military operations, and an end to propaganda activities between the two sides.

The proposed draft further states that both parties would respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and refrain from interfering in internal affairs.

It also includes provisions to ensure freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, alongside the establishment of a joint monitoring and dispute-resolution mechanism.

In addition, the draft reportedly requires both sides to begin talks on unresolved issues within seven days of signing the agreement. In return, US sanctions would be gradually lifted if Iran complies with the conditions, while both nations would reaffirm their commitment to the UN Charter.

The preliminary agreement would take effect immediately upon an official announcement by both parties.

The report said sources involved in the discussions described the ongoing negotiations as marked by “cautious optimism,” though significant gaps remain difficult to bridge due to the extensive demands of both sides. Iran’s enriched uranium issue reportedly remains one of the biggest obstacles in the talks.

The potential agreement is expected to be a one-page document and may be named the “Islamabad Declaration,” according to the report. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly reappointed Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as head of its negotiation team.

Separately, citing a diplomatic source in Islamabad, Iran’s state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency reported that Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir is visiting Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials.

The conflict began on February 28 following strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. After 40 days of fighting, Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a temporary ceasefire on April 8.

Although Iranian and US delegations held peace talks in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, no agreement was reached.

However, reports suggest that both sides have exchanged several proposals in recent weeks through Pakistani mediation, outlining conditions for a permanent resolution to the conflict.

Source: Xinhua News