An Iranian media outlet has claimed that clauses in the war-ending memorandum of understanding (MOU) being negotiated between the United States and Iran have changed in recent days.
On Monday (local time), Tasnim News, which is linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), cited a related source as saying, "The contents of the memorandum of understanding that have so far appeared in Western media under the title 'some specific contents of the final draft' are not accurate." It added, "The wording of the memorandum of understanding has not been finalized," and "It will be officially announced once finalized."
According to U.S. media including Axios, the memorandum of understanding includes clauses to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz "without any restrictions" and without paying transit fees. The U.S. maritime blockade would also be lifted in proportion to passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the memorandum of understanding is signed.
The document also contains a clause specifying that Iran will pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons and will engage in full-scale negotiations over Iran's processing of highly enriched uranium and its uranium enrichment rights during the extended 60-day ceasefire. In return, the U.S. has promised to discuss easing sanctions on Iran and releasing Iran's frozen assets, according to U.S. media reports.
However, Iran has continued to demand the authority to collect transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's parliament (Majlis), said on Monday, "Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is firmly established worldwide," and "Accordingly, countries request (Iran's) permission, pay transit fees, and ships pass through under the guidance of the Revolutionary Guard Navy," expressing the position that Iran should not give up the Strait of Hormuz transit fees. In addition, the release of Iran's frozen assets is a clause that President Trump also views sensitively due to opposition within the U.S.
