In the early hours of Monday morning, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States reached a breakthrough preliminary agreement aimed at halting hostilities and reviving long-stalled nuclear negotiations. According to American officials and diplomatic sources from both sides, the surprise framework signals a potential end to the recent conflict and sets the stage for a new diplomatic chapter, with both capitals currently finalizing preparations for an official signing ceremony in Switzerland.
The preliminary pact, first reported by Axios, establishes a temporary roadmap designed to de-escalate regional tensions ahead of more comprehensive negotiations. Under the initial terms, both nations have agreed to a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire and the immediate reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes to commercial traffic. In exchange, technical teams will convene within days to establish parameters for formal talks regarding Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Diplomatic sources indicate that the draft agreement rests on a series of strictly timed, reciprocal concessions. Under the nuclear and maritime security pillars, Tehran has committed to freezing its nuclear expansion, holding uranium enrichment at its current levels, and avoiding any steps toward weaponization. In return, Washington will freeze the implementation of new economic sanctions, permit the limited resumption of Iranian oil sales, and lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days.
