Preliminary Framework Proposed to Reopen Hormuz Strait

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Tehran said on Monday that a framework has been reached, but a final agreement with the United States is not imminent. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Iran is negotiating an end to the war and is not currently discussing nuclear issues. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran and the United States are working to finalize a memorandum of understanding on ending the war. Iranian officials emphasized that leaders have not yet signed or certified any deal and that further negotiation and verification steps remain. Washington said President Donald Trump told U.S. negotiators not to rush into a deal, posting that 'The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed,' and urging both sides to take their time. Trump reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to develop or procure a nuclear weapon and described the talks as proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner. Senator Marco Rubio said the United States would be prepared to enter serious talks on Iran's nuclear program if Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a phased approach. The White House also said approval by Iran's leadership could take several days, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any final agreement must remove Iran's nuclear threat, including dismantling enrichment facilities and removing enriched material.