US and Iran Agree to 14-Point Memorandum of Understanding for Ceasefire

Kathmandu. The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the preliminary agreement between Iran and the United States has not been officially released yet, but CNN has obtained a copy from a US official. The full text of the preliminary draft of the US-Iran ceasefire (fourteen-point framework) obtained by CNN is as follows: 1. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America and their allies participating in the current war declare an immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, immediately after the signing of this MOU. Furthermore, they pledge not to engage in any hostile acts against each other from now on and to refrain from the use or threat of force. The final agreement will confirm the provisions of this article as well as the remaining articles. 2. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America pledge to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and not to interfere in each other's internal affairs. 3. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America pledge to conclude negotiations and reach a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days, with the possibility of extending the time by mutual agreement. 4. Upon signing this MOU, the United States of America will lift the naval blockade, stop any obstruction or interference against Iran, and restore maritime transport to full capacity within a maximum of 30 days. The movement of ships will be proportional to the pre-war situation. The US also pledges to withdraw its military forces from the surrounding areas within 30 days after the final agreement. 5. Upon signing this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will take immediate steps to restore the movement of merchant ships from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and from the Sea of Oman to the Persian Gulf to pre-war levels within 30 days. In this process, the need to remove technical obstacles and neutralize mines will be taken into account. 6. The United States of America, in collaboration with its regional partners, pledges to prepare a comprehensive plan agreed upon by both parties for the restoration and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for which financial arrangements of at least 300 billion dollars will be ensured. The implementation mechanism of this plan under the final agreement will be prepared within 60 days. 7. The United States of America pledges to end all types of sanctions currently imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran in accordance with the schedule determined under the final agreement. This includes UN Security Council resolutions, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors decisions, and all primary and secondary unilateral US sanctions. 8. The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its commitment never to produce nuclear weapons. Iran and the United States of America have agreed that the future of enriched nuclear material and all other mutually agreed nuclear issues, including Iran's nuclear needs, will be adequately addressed in the final agreement. The final agreement will confirm the provisions of this article. 9. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America agree to maintain the status quo until a final agreement is reached. Iran will maintain its nuclear program, and the US will not impose new sanctions on Iran or increase its military presence in the region. 10. The United States of America pledges to grant exemptions for the export of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products, and their co-products from the date of signing this MOU until the date of lifting sanctions. This includes banking, insurance, shipping, and related services. 11. The United States of America pledges to release and make fully available the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran, taking into account the progress of negotiations for the final agreement. These funds, whether in the main account or transferred, can be used for final beneficiary payments determined by the Central Bank of Iran and will be fully available. The US also pledges to issue all necessary permits and licenses for this. 12. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America agree to establish an implementation mechanism to ensure the successful implementation and future compliance of the final agreement. 13. After signing this MOU, and upon ensuring the commencement of the implementation of articles 4, 5, 10, and 11, and while these steps continue to be implemented, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America will enter into negotiations for a final agreement concerning the remaining articles. 14. The final agreement will be approved through a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.