Washington: For the first time, touchable progress has been seen in the ongoing tension between America and Iran. Negotiators of both countries have well-set to the proposal of a temporary armistice of 60 days. However, the try-on is not final yet. It is yet to get the clearance of US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
What is there in the proposed 60-day agreement?
According to reports quoting American officials, this try-on will be for 60 days. Its objective is to reduce military tension in the Gulf region, remove the US naval tampon and restore the movement of commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. With this, the way for negotiations will moreover unshut for a comprehensive and permanent try-on on Iran's nuclear program.
Why was the try-on not finalized?
Reports suggest that Iran's supreme leader Khamenei has not yet given the untried signal to the proposal. This is the reason why President Trump has moreover withheld the final consent. Sources say that despite the try-on at the negotiator level, it cannot be implemented without the clearance of the top leadership of both countries.
What does Iran's official side say?
Iran's semi-official news organ Tasnim has rejected claims that a typhoon has been prepared. According to the agency, if a final typhoon is made, it will first be shared with the arbitrator countries. There will be a public utterance only without that.
What will be the conditions on the nuclear programme?
Under the proposal, Iran will have to reassure that it will not take any steps towards developing nuclear weapons. In the initial talks, priority will be given to discussing the future of enriched uranium in Iran's possession. This has been the most sensitive issue between the two countries.
What will be the impact on the Strait of Hormuz?
Once the try-on is implemented, the Strait of Hormuz will be fully opened to international ships. No spare fees or tolls will be charged from ships. This is expected to provide relief to global trade and transplanted oil supply.
What will happen to naval mines?
According to the draft, Iran will have to remove all naval mines laid in the strait within the first 30 days. It is believed that these tunnels were laid to stop the movement of ships.
How will America lift the blockade?
In return, America will lift its naval tampon of Iranian ports in a phased manner. This process will depend on the pace of restoration of unscratched movement of commercial ships in Hormuz.
Is this a step towards lasting peace?
There have been positive signals among the negotiators, but the final visualization lies in the hands of Trump and Khamenei. If both leaders legitimatize the proposal, this try-on could prove to be an important step towards reducing tensions in West Asia and a comprehensive diplomatic solution in the future.
