Tehran (Monitoring Desk): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that a major agreement aimed at ending tensions with the United States is in its final stages and includes significant provisions regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a television interview, he said both sides are now closer than ever to an agreement and that progress of this level has not been achieved before. According to him, the deal could be announced within the next one to two days or within a few days, and it is expected to include 14 points, with details to be released gradually.
Araghchi urged media outlets to avoid spreading unverified speculation, saying it could disrupt the negotiation process. He added that the proposed document is relatively short but has been discussed in detail for over two months, with each clause reviewed multiple times.
He said Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and relevant security institutions have been continuously briefed, while the armed forces are also monitoring issues related to the Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire arrangements.
According to him, the Strait of Hormuz has remained operational without fees so far, but future administrative arrangements may change under the agreement.
Araghchi added that the interim agreement would be the first phase of the process, and if it is not implemented, nuclear negotiations would not proceed further. He also stated that Iran has grown stronger after the conflict and will not accept pressure.
He said ceasefire announcements would apply across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, where it would imply withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied areas.
On the other hand, the US Vice President said that frozen Iranian assets would not be immediately released under any deal, though Iran could receive economic benefits if it fulfills its obligations. He also warned that misinformation is being spread about the agreement.
