According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) citing sources, Iran and the United States are pushing to finalize a one-page Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) containing 14 items through a mediator. This document aims to establish a framework for a month-long negotiation targeting the end of the war, with these discussion points becoming key agenda items for the next round of talks, which could resume as early as next week in Islamabad, Pakistan. According to sources, Iran has shown some flexibility from its previous stance by expressing willingness to discuss its nuclear program. However, issues such as the deadline for suspending uranium enrichment activities, whether highly enriched uranium will be transferred out of the country, and Iran's claim to maintain permanent oversight authority over the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, which is expected to complicate the final negotiations. The timing and scope of sanctions relief could also be obstacles to the talks. Sources indicated that if progress is made in the negotiations, the one-month negotiation period could be extended by mutual agreement. A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they are reviewing the proposals put forth by the United States and will communicate Iran's position to the US through the Pakistani mediation channel once the evaluation is complete.
