Iran said it obtained a draft framework for a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict with the U.S. and reopen the Strait of Hormuz [1].

The proposal comes as the two nations seek a resolution to a naval blockade that has disrupted one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints. If implemented, the deal would restore commercial shipping to pre-war levels [1].

According to Iranian state media, the unofficial framework would lift the U.S. naval blockade, and allow the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman to return to normal operations [1, 2]. The draft suggests that shipping volumes would be restored to pre-war levels within 30 days [1].

This diplomatic movement follows a war that has lasted nearly three months [3]. The conflict has seen significant tension in the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. has maintained a blockade to pressure Tehran [1, 3].

However, the United States has not confirmed the existence of the document. The White House dismissed reports of any draft agreement and said the report is unverified [4, 5].

Despite the U.S. denial, Iranian officials continue to highlight the framework as a potential path toward a truce. The draft focuses on the immediate restoration of maritime commerce to stabilize regional economic conditions [2, 3].

“Shipping would be restored to pre-war levels within 30 days”

The discrepancy between Tehran's claims and Washington's denials suggests a high-stakes diplomatic game where Iran may be attempting to signal openness to a deal to gain international leverage or pressure the U.S. into formal negotiations. The focus on the 30-day window for shipping restoration highlights the extreme economic pressure both sides face due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.