A potential agreement for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days has emerged following a new draft aimed at international negotiations between Tehran and Washington. This draft particularly focuses on high-enriched uranium reserves and China's role as a guarantor of the agreement's implementation.
Details of the Agreement and the Role of Mediators
Mediators are working to obtain commitments from Tehran that include reducing uranium enrichment levels or transferring these materials to a third country. These actions depend on technical arrangements and verification that must be agreed upon by the parties. Meanwhile, it is anticipated that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will occur within seven days after reaching an initial understanding.
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According to the proposed framework, daily and reciprocal actions are set to facilitate the implementation of commitments. Thus, nuclear and maritime steps from Tehran will coincide with specific actions from Washington, such as easing sanctions and economic restrictions.
Challenges Facing the Negotiations
One of the main challenges in these negotiations is the sequence of actions. While Washington seeks to address the nuclear file at the beginning of the negotiations, Tehran is looking to end the blockade of ports and lift oil export sanctions as a precondition. These disagreements have become a major obstacle to the agreement.
The role of China as a guarantor of the agreement is also under consideration. Establishing an international mechanism to ensure the implementation of commitments and determining procedures for dealing with delays or non-compliance by Iran are other topics discussed in these negotiations. Additionally, mediators are trying to gain Tehran's agreement for direct negotiations. Doha has been proposed as an alternative to Istanbul in this regard.
Given the importance and sensitivity of this issue, future developments in this area are expected to have significant impacts on international and regional relations.
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