According to the preliminary proposals, direct US-Iran negotiations could take place in Doha instead of Istanbul, while China could potentially act as a guarantor.
A preliminary draft framework for negotiations between the United States and Iran proposes that Tehran could transfer its highly enriched uranium stockpile to a mutually agreed third country or reduce its enrichment level, according to key points obtained and reported by Al Arabiya English.
The framework also envisages reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to international maritime traffic within seven days of an initial understanding between the two sides.
According to the preliminary proposals, direct US-Iran negotiations could take place in Doha instead of Istanbul, while China could potentially act as a guarantor for the implementation and long-term sustainability of any agreement.
Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile And Strait Of Hormuz
Under the proposed framework, Iran would have the option of transferring its highly enriched uranium stockpile to an agreed third country or lowering its enrichment level.
The proposals also link progress on the nuclear issue with maritime security, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping within seven days of an initial understanding.
US Sanctions Relief Linked To Iranian Commitments
The framework envisages reciprocal steps by Washington and Tehran, with Iranian measures on nuclear activities and maritime security matched by clearly defined US actions to ease sanctions, blockades and other economic restrictions.
It also proposes an independent verification mechanism to assess whether both sides are meeting their commitments before each subsequent phase of the agreement is implemented.
Neither side, according to the draft framework, would be required to make substantial concessions without receiving corresponding commitments that can be independently verified.