The 14 points of the US-Iran deal that Washington kept secret
The document proposes a permanent truce, sanctions relief and a roadmap for a definitive pact
The Trump administration revealed part of the content of the memorandum of understanding negotiated with Iran, a document that seeks to establish the foundations for a definitive agreement between both countries after months of tension. The draft was released by US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the formal signing scheduled for this Friday.
The text proposes a series of political, economic and security commitments that range from the end of hostilities to the gradual relief of economic sanctions. It also includes mechanisms to keep negotiations open while both sides work on a broader agreement.
If finalized, the memorandum could represent one of the most important diplomatic rapprochements between Washington and Tehran in decades.
The 14 key points of the agreement between the United States and Iran
1. End of hostilities. Both sides agree to end the war and avoid future military action or mutual threats.
2. Respect for sovereignty. The United States and Iran agree not to intervene in each other's internal affairs.
3. Negotiation of a final agreement. A period of up to 60 days is established to reach a definitive agreement.
4. Maritime reopening. Washington would lift naval restrictions and reduce its military presence in the area.
5. Standardization of maritime trade. Iran would facilitate the recovery of shipping traffic in the region.
6. Economic reconstruction plan. The United States and its allies would promote a development program for Iran with an estimated financing of 300 billion dollars.
7. Lifting of sanctions. The agreement contemplates the progressive elimination of international and US sanctions.
8. Nuclear commitment. Iran reaffirms that it will not develop nuclear weapons.
9. Maintain the status quo [state they are in]. As long as negotiations continue, neither party will substantially change its current position.
10. Flexibility for Iranian exports. Exemptions would be granted to facilitate the sale of oil and petrochemical products.
11. Release of frozen assets. Iranian funds held abroad would become available again.
12. Supervision of the agreement. A mechanism will be created to verify compliance with commitments.
13. Conditional advance. Final negotiations will depend on both sides first meeting initial commitments.
14. UN support. The final agreement would seek to be ratified through a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.

