Summary
- Axios reported that the US and Iran are close to signing a one-page memorandum aimed at ending the war.
- The US is in final talks with Iran over key issues including a temporary suspension of uranium enrichment, abandoning nuclear weapons development, and accepting United Nations inspections.
- The US is considering sanctions relief for Iran, the release of frozen assets, and easing restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and a 30-day negotiation window would open if the plan goes through.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
The US and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending the war.
Axios, citing multiple sources, reported on May 6 that Washington and Tehran are nearing a one-page memorandum that would establish a detailed framework for nuclear talks and help bring the conflict to an end. The US believes it could receive Iran's response on several key issues within the next 48 hours, the report said. That would put the two sides closer to a deal than at any point since the war began.
The two countries are now in final talks over 14 items. Walter Bloomberg reported that the main issues include a temporary suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment, abandoning nuclear weapons development, accepting United Nations inspections and limiting underground nuclear facilities.
The US is also considering sanctions relief for Iran and the release of frozen assets. Walter Bloomberg reported that the two sides are also moving toward easing restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz. If the plan goes through, a 30-day negotiation window would open.
JOON HYOUNG LEE
gilson@bloomingbit.ioCrypto Journalist based in Seoul
