President Donald Trump said the US would lift its naval blockade if the agreement takes effect|@WhiteHouse|X
After nearly three months of conflict and rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump met with his national security team to review a tentative agreement with Iran on Friday.
However, the meeting concluded with no decision being announced so far.
The proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) could mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began on February 28.
Under the plan, the ceasefire would be extended by 60 days, and the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route for global oil and trade shipments—would reopen to maritime traffic.
Trump said Iran must commit to never developing a nuclear weapon and remove any remaining mines from the waterway. He added that the United States would lift its naval blockade if the agreement takes effect.
The MOU calls for further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program but does not include detailed nuclear concessions.
Iran indicated that negotiations are still ongoing. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the memorandum has not been finalized and that several key issues remain unresolved.
There is also no confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved the proposal.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said any agreement that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon would be a positive outcome, while emphasizing that US forces remain prepared if diplomatic efforts fail.