A Saudi television channel, Al Arabiya, released on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) the text of a draft agreement between the United States and Iran
This document, called a memorandum of understanding, foresees an immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
The two countries would commit to not making threats or taking military action against each other.
According to the draft, immediately after signing, the United States would lift the naval blockade of Iran, allow the export of Iranian oil and petrochemical products through sanctions waivers.
Washington would also commit to helping release Iranian assets frozen abroad and to working with regional partners to create a reconstruction and development plan for the Iranian economy, with a minimum value of $300 billion.
Furthermore, the US commits to lifting, over time, all sanctions imposed on Iran, both American and international.
Meanwhile, negotiations for a final agreement would last up to 60 days (and could be extended).
On the nuclear issue, Iran reaffirms that it will not produce atomic weapons.
Details about enriched uranium and other aspects of the nuclear program would be left for the final agreement.
Until then, nothing would change: Iran would not alter its nuclear status, and the Americans would not apply new sanctions or increase military forces in the region.
The document also provides for a monitoring mechanism to track compliance with the agreement and states that the final agreement will be submitted to the UN Security Council for official approval.
This is a preliminary draft, and the text may still undergo changes before being signed.
The announcement has generated criticism in Israel, which sees the agreement as an opportunity for Iran to rearm.
Published in 06/16/2026 21h46
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