BREAKING: What does the proposed agreement between Iran and the United States contain?
International Report:
International observers are closely monitoring the latest developments as new information continues to emerge.
For the United States, a “solid” agreement with Iran is imminent to put a lasting end to the war, an idea that Tehran for its part rejects. As is often the case, the belligerents don’t really see things from the same angle… but at least seem to agree on “progress” in the negotiations. “We have what I believe is a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open the Strait of Hormuz,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio from New Delhi, where he is on an official visit. According to CBS News, citing sources close to the discussions, the latest proposal would also include the unfreezing of certain assets Iranians in banks abroad. “The United States continues to block certain clauses of the agreement, in particular the question of the release of frozen Iranian assets, and these points remain unresolved at this time”, however indicated the Tasnim press agency. Fars reports for its part that the sanctions targeting oil, gas and other petrochemical products would also be lifted while negotiations continue in order to allow Iran to export these productions, which are essential for its economy. The thorny question of nuclear The agreement discussed does not seem to resolve the nuclear issue, however. “Nuclear negotiations are highly technical issues. We cannot resolve a nuclear issue in 72 hours on the corner of a table,” Marco Rubio declared to the New York Times. Once the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has been achieved, “we will begin, according to agreed terms, very serious negotiations on enrichment, on highly enriched uranium and on their commitment to never equip themselves with nuclear weapons,” he said, referring in this regard to a deadline of “60 days.” What future for Lebanon? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained on Sunday that he had agreed with Mr. Trump that any final agreement with Iran must “completely eliminate the nuclear threat”, according to a press release after a telephone conversation on Saturday evening between the two allies. The leader of Hezbollah, Naïm Qassem, said he hoped that the agreement between Washington and Tehran would include his country. But the leader of the Shiite movement also once again rejected the direct negotiations of the Lebanese government with Israel, a fourth session of which is planned for early June in Washington, and repeated that a disarmament of his organization, demanded by the Lebanese authorities, would materialize an “Israeli project”.
Global Impact:
Experts suggest the long-term impact of these developments may become clearer as more information emerges.
Observers believe further developments could significantly shape the direction of this story in the near future.
More details may emerge as official sources continue releasing new information.
Source: This article was originally published by 20Minutes – Actu Monde and adapted for our international English-speaking audience.
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