Iran deal final draft includes ban on producing and acquiring nuclear weapons, official confirms

The final draft of the deal also calls for the US to waive all oil sanctions on Iran and lift its blockade on Iranian ports, and for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

ByREUTERS, DANYA SAPERSTEIN

JUNE 14, 2026 13:09

Updated: JUNE 14, 2026 14:53

An Iranian official informed Reuters that in the latest draft agreement with the United States, Tehran commits to neither manufacturing nor obtaining nuclear arms.

This follows the arrival of Qatari mediators in Tehran earlier today to support efforts toward an agreement.

The official noted that the draft includes US approval for Iran to reduce its stockpile of highly enriched uranium within its borders, with details to be worked out in the coming 60 days.

Additionally, the United States plans to collaborate with allies in the region on a reconstruction and development strategy for Iran, which will be finalized with Tehran in the same timeframe.

US President Donald Trump initially announced the agreement on Truth Social last Thursday, noting approvals from several regional nations such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Pakistan and Qatar, active in mediating talks between the US and Iran, were also mentioned.

Prior to finalizing the deal, Iran has consented to avoid preserving the current nuclear situation, meaning no further uranium enrichment or expansion of nuclear sites.

US to release $25 billion in frozen assets, Strait of Hormuz to be reopened

The United States intends to suspend oil sanctions on Iran temporarily and unlock 25 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets, possibly via direct payments.

This follows Trump's statement the previous day that the agreement stipulates no financial transfers, distinguishing it from the previous JCPOA, as he criticized former President Barack Obama for sending hundreds of billions, including 1.7 billion in cash, to Iran.

The draft further requires the US to end its port blockade on Iran and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.