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 one month of negotiations 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 indicated its willingness to discuss its nuclear program, showing a degree of flexibility from its previous stance. However, issues such as the deadline for suspending uranium enrichment activities, whether highly enriched uranium will be transferred abroad, and Iran's claim to maintain permanent oversight authority over the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved and are expected to complicate final negotiations. The timing and scope of sanctions relief could also be an obstacle to the talks. Sources said that if negotiations show progress, the one-month negotiation period could be extended by mutual agreement. A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they are reviewing the proposal 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.
