Iran claims US draft deal

Iranian state television reported on a draft framework deal with the United States that included commitments to lift the naval blockade on Iran, restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and withdraw American forces from the Gulf region. This report comes amidst ongoing proposals between Iran and the United States to end a war that began on February 28, with a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8. The United States — White House promptly denied the Iranian report, calling it 'fabricated' and 'not true'. According to the Iranian draft, in return for the US moves, Iran would allow commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume within one month, while continuing to manage shipping lanes, inspect vessels, and impose service fees. The draft also mentioned a 60-day negotiation period following agreement on the framework, with a final agreement expected to be approved by a binding resolution of the International — United Nations Security Council. Iran's intelligence ministry also claimed that the United States and Israel's goal remained to overthrow the Islamic republic.