A senior Iranian official told Reuters that a draft memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington has been finalized, covering Iran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions exemptions. The agreement reportedly includes a proposal for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium under international supervision rather than export it.
Iran has been actively using Bitcoin and USDT to circumvent US sanctions, including demanding crypto payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Any shift in the sanctions regime could reshape how digital assets function as parallel financial infrastructure for sanctioned nations.
What the deal actually covers
Iran currently holds an estimated 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, a level close to weapons-grade according to IAEA estimates. The draft MOU proposes that Iran dilute this stockpile on its own soil under international supervision, a critical distinction from previous frameworks that required exporting the material.
A 60-day negotiation window has been proposed to finalize the details, including inspections and limitations on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The timeline is tied to the US lifting its blockade posture around the Strait of Hormuz.
