Details of the agreement between the US and Iran have emerged

US President Donald Trump stated that a major consensus has been reached in the talks with Iran, claiming that the war has ended. In his statement, Trump expressed that an agreement could be signed in Europe within a few days, adding that according to the draft, the ceasefire would be extended for 60 days and the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened to international maritime traffic.

Iran, however, announced that a final decision has not yet been made. Nevertheless, US and Iranian sources stated that a significant agreement has been reached on the fundamental points of the deal and that the negotiations have reached their final stage.

TRUMP'S SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT

Developments regarding the agreement process emerged at a time when Trump had recently made new military operation threats against Iran. In his statement on Thursday, the US President had said, "We can hit Iran very hard," and used language targeting Kharg Island, which is critical for the country's oil exports. However, it later emerged that the White House had suspended the attack plans and shifted its focus to diplomacy.

KEY POINTS IN THE DRAFT

Prominent topics include a 60-day ceasefire extension, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the conduct of comprehensive negotiations on the nuclear program during this period. Trump emphasized that the "most important" article of the agreement is to guarantee that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed reports regarding the date and location of the signing as "speculation," stating that Tehran has not yet had the final say. While confirming that most of the text has been completed, Baghaei accused the US of changing its position during the negotiations and reiterated that Iran "will not compromise on its red lines." He also noted that Qatar and Pakistan have played significant roles in mediation efforts.

Information indicating that a political consensus has been reached in principle has also been reflected in Iranian media. However, the cautious language in the statements from both sides shows that the authority to give the final word rests with Iranian leader Khamenei.

Trump's move toward an agreement was met with great surprise in Israel. According to CNN, this announcement came during a security summit chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While emphasizing that it is not a party to the agreement, Israel argues that the final text must include restrictions on Iran's nuclear activities, a reduction in uranium stockpiles, oversight of the missile program, and an end to Iran's support for proxy forces in the region.

OIL MARKETS STIRRED

Positive developments have also affected financial circles. With the expectation of an agreement, a sudden drop was observed in oil prices, while global stock market indices saw gains.

While thousands of people have lost their lives in the conflicts that have been ongoing for over three months, the economic and humanitarian costs, particularly in Iran, Lebanon, and the Gulf region, have reached significant levels. Given that the ceasefire has been violated many times in the past and the cautious approach in the statements, all eyes are now on the final approval to come from Tehran in this final stage of the process.

News Source: 12punto