Iranian media reveals details of the draft 14-point memorandum with the United States

Iranian media on Friday published details of a 14-point draft memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, which revealed significant differences from the provisions previously reported by Axios regarding the lifting of sanctions, freezing of Iranian assets, reconstruction commitments, and the scope of future negotiations.

According to Mehr, the draft has 14 points and is still awaiting final review and approval by the relevant Iranian authorities.

The two reported versions have some key elements in common, but significant differences emerge in how the goal will be implemented, Anadolu (12/6) reported.

Axios reported an "extension" of the existing 60-day ceasefire, including in Lebanon, while nuclear negotiations continue.

Meanwhile, the draft published by Mehr actually calls for an "immediate and permanent" cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, followed by 60 days of negotiations towards a final nuclear deal.

Both reports also differ regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reported the reopening of the strategic waterway "immediately" without toll fees and the restoration of normal shipping volumes.

The draft, which Iran reported, stipulates the reopening of the strait within 30 days and coordinating with Iran.

The lifting of sanctions is another key point of difference.

According to Axios, the lifting of US sanctions will be linked to Iran's compliance with the agreement. The draft published by Mehr goes much further, calling for the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, petrochemical products and derivatives, full access to Iranian financial resources, and the lifting of all primary and secondary US sanctions, as well as related measures imposed through the UN Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The treatment of frozen Iranian assets is also substantially different.

Axios reported that Iran could gain access to "some" of the frozen funds for humanitarian purchases through a mechanism discussed with Qatar. In contrast, the draft published by Mehr called for the release of Iran's frozen assets worth 24 billion US dollars during a 60-day negotiation period, with half of the funds to be made available before the final negotiations begin.

Another major difference concerns reconstruction and post-war guarantees.

While the Axios report did not mention reconstruction assistance, a draft published by Mehr stated that the US and its allies would be asked to present a plan for Iran's reconstruction worth at least 300 billion US dollars.

The draft reported by Iran also includes several provisions not mentioned in the Axios report, including a US commitment not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs, respect for Iran's sovereignty, and the withdrawal of US forces from areas around Iran.

The draft also includes a promise by the US not to increase military deployments in the region and not to impose new sanctions during negotiations.

Regarding the nuclear issue, the two versions overlap to some extent.

Axios reported a framework for addressing Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, with further nuclear steps contingent on a follow-on agreement.

Meanwhile, the draft published by Mehr states that Iran will reaffirm its commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty not to produce nuclear weapons.

Perhaps the most important difference concerns the scope of future negotiations.

According to the draft published by Mehr, the final agreement will be limited to enriched nuclear material, enrichment activities, lifting sanctions, and Iran's economic reconstruction program. Explicitly, the draft excludes discussions about Iran's missile program and support for "resistance groups."

The draft further states that any final agreement will be adopted through a UN Security Council resolution and that a monitoring mechanism will be established to oversee implementation, a provision not mentioned in the Axios report.

Mehr noted that the text still needs to be reviewed and approved by the relevant Iranian authorities before it can be officially adopted.

An agreement to permanently end the US-Israeli war against Iran could be signed as early as this weekend, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, in a day dominated by surprising developments.

In turn, Iran said on Thursday "the main parts" of the text of the understanding with the US had been completed, while accusing Washington of undermining progress through changes in position.

On the other hand, US forces carried out a second day of attacks on Thursday against several targets in Iran, following the downing of an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on the other hand, said 18 major US military targets had been hit at the Ali Al Salem and Ahmad Al Jaber air bases in Kuwait, Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, and a base housing American fighter jets in Jordan.

This latest escalation has increased regional tensions following the US attack on Iran and Tehran's subsequent announcement that it was closing the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.