Iran has agreed in principle not to pursue or develop nuclear weapons under a draft memorandum of understanding being negotiated with the United States, according to multiple reports, as the two sides move closer to a broader agreement aimed at reducing regional tensions and paving the way for further talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.
The draft framework reportedly commits Iran to refraining from producing or acquiring nuclear weapons while maintaining its current nuclear activities during a 60-day negotiation period. The agreement is also expected to include discussions on the future of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and broader nuclear restrictions.
According to reports, the proposed memorandum forms part of a wider package that includes temporary relief from certain U.S. oil sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and measures aimed at easing tensions in the Gulf region. The framework is also linked to plans for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to international shipping, a key concern for global energy markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that an agreement could be signed soon, stating that Iran no longer seeks nuclear weapons and that negotiations have made significant progress. However, Iranian officials have cautioned that no final decision has yet been taken and that some aspects of the proposed arrangement remain under discussion, Reuters reports.
While both sides appear closer to an understanding, differences remain over the scope of future nuclear commitments and the handling of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Iranian media reports have suggested that detailed nuclear negotiations would continue after the signing of any preliminary memorandum.
If finalized, the agreement would mark a significant diplomatic breakthrough after months of heightened tensions and could open the door to a broader settlement covering sanctions, regional security, and Iran’s nuclear activities.
