Iran-US Draft Deal on Hormuz

Iran's state TV has reported obtaining a draft framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending their conflict. The proposed deal would see Iran restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, while the United States would withdraw military forces from Iran's vicinity and lift a naval blockade. The framework, which excludes military vessels, envisages Iran managing ship traffic in cooperation with Oman. However, the United States has denied the report, calling it a 'complete fabrication.' The draft also suggests that a final agreement, if reached within 60 days, could be approved as a binding International — United Nations Security Council resolution. The ongoing indirect talks, mediated by Pakistan, follow a sharp escalation between Iran and Israel earlier this year that disrupted shipping and raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Key sticking points remain, including Iran's nuclear program and the presence of U.S. troops in the region.