US and Iran near interim deal to stop conflict

The United States and Iran are close to reaching a limited interim agreement to halt the conflict between the two countries, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a preliminary draft proposal under discussion.

According to the report, the proposed arrangement would stop active hostilities between Washington and Tehran while postponing several major disputes that continue to divide the two sides.

Reuters said disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme; including the future of Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile and the duration of any suspension of nuclear activities — remain among the most contentious issues in the negotiations.

The report suggested that these unresolved differences have pushed both countries toward a temporary political arrangement instead of a full-scale comprehensive agreement.

Under the reported framework, the proposal includes three main stages: a formal declaration ending the conflict, steps aimed at easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and a 30-day negotiation period intended to produce a broader diplomatic settlement.

Tensions between Iran and the United States sharply escalated in recent months following military exchanges, regional security threats and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route.

Diplomatic efforts involving regional mediators, including Pakistan and Gulf states, have intensified in recent weeks as international concerns grow over the economic and security consequences of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

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