Washington and Tehran release details of MoU to end war

WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran revealed the text of the MoU that was electronically signed between the two sides.

The memorandum includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, a commitment to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, as well as measures related to sanctions relief, freedom of navigation, and reconstruction.

The memorandum, which was published by both sides, declares the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Furthermore, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, in addition to respecting each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.

The two sides commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days extendable with mutual consent. The final agreement is expected to formalize the cessation of war and address outstanding issues between the parties.

Immediately upon the signing of this MoU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.

Iran also pledges to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels between the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman for 60 days. In addition, the memorandum includes a plan for the reconstruction and development of the Iranian economy, with implementation mechanisms to be finalized as part of the final agreement.

Regarding sanctions, the United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran,آ including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, i.e. International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors resolutions, and all unilateral US sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal.آ

On the nuclear issue, Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons. The two sides have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpile enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon under the supervision of the IAEA. They also agreed to continue negotiations on uranium enrichment and Iran’s nuclear needs within the framework of the final agreement.

The memorandum further states that the status quo will be maintained until a final agreement is reached. This includes no new US sanctions and no deployment of additional forces, while the current status of Iran’s nuclear program will remain unchanged.

It also provides for the issuance of waivers allowing the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and related services, the release of frozen Iranian funds and assets, and the establishment of a joint mechanism to monitor implementation of the memorandum and compliance with the final agreement.

According to the text, negotiations on the final agreement will begin after implementation of a number of key provisions related to the cessation of military operations, freedom of navigation, and the easing of economic restrictions. The final agreement is to be adopted through a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.

 -QNA