Iranian officials stated on Sunday that the supreme leader and national security council must still approve the proposed peace agreement with the United States. Officials noted that one or two provisions require clarification before the memorandum can be forwarded for ratification by the supreme national security council and supreme leader Motjaba Khamenei. This position was communicated to Pakistani intermediaries. Donald Trump announced on Saturday that an accord with Iran had been largely negotiated following discussions with Pakistan, Gulf partners and Israel. Iranian authorities appeared optimistic, anticipating a significant achievement against the US and Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that national unity and public solidarity have ensured the country’s stability. The reported agreement would provide sanctions relief and release up to $20 billion in frozen assets in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and beginning nuclear talks within 60 days in Pakistan. At least $12 billion of the assets are held in Qatar. The pact would also require Iran, the US and allies to halt hostilities and Israel to cease operations in Lebanon. Trump consulted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to address concerns over the ceasefire terms. Netanyahu expressed reservations about delaying nuclear discussions but faces pressure to accept the outcome amid economic strain. Gulf nations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged Trump against resuming strikes on Iran. Trump indicated on social media that final details of the memorandum remain under review and the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Iran’s Fars news agency reported that control of the strait would stay with Tehran. The foreign ministry clarified that governance issues involve only Iran and Oman. Iran committed to 30 days of nuclear discussions with a possible 30-day extension. During this period, Iran could resume oil and petrochemical exports without sanctions risk, and the US would lift port restrictions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking in India, described progress toward an open strait and limits on nuclear ambitions, stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred approach.
