1.
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current war are signing this MOU to declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon and other provisions of this paragraph.
2.
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs.
3.
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days, extendable with mutual consent.
4.
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days. During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of pre-war traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The United States of America further undertakes to remove its forces from the proximity of the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.
5.
Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.
6.
The United States of America undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalized as part of a final deal within 60 days. All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
7.
The United States of America undertakes to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, and all unilateral US sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed upon schedule as part of the final deal. The Parties acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue and express their intention to immediately address these issues in negotiations.
8.
The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons. The Parties agree to resolve the disposition of enriched material pursuant to a mutually agreed mechanism, with down-blending on site under IAEA supervision. They also agree to discuss enrichment and other matters related to Iran's nuclear needs as part of the final deal.
9.
Pending the final deal, the Parties agree to maintain the status quo. Iran will maintain the current status of its nuclear program, and the United States will not impose new sanctions or deploy additional forces in the region.
10.
The United States undertakes that immediately upon the signing of this MOU and until the termination of sanctions, the US Department of the Treasury will issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, derivatives, and all associated services including banking, insurance, and transportation.
11.
The United States undertakes to make fully available the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran upon implementation of this MOU. Procedures for release will be mutually agreed during negotiations. Such funds shall be fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of Iran. The United States will issue all necessary licenses and authorizations.
12.
The Parties agree that an executive mechanism will be established to monitor the implementation of this MOU and compliance with the final deal.
13.
After signing this MOU, and subject to the beginning and continued implementation of paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11, the Parties will begin negotiations on the remaining paragraphs for the final deal.
14.
The final deal will be endorsed by a binding United Nations Security Council resolution.
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