Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies
Key Points:
- Donald Trump has circulated a draft peace agreement for the Iran war among allies, including Israel, aiming to prevent ceasefire breaches and escalate negotiations, with Pakistan’s foreign minister set to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio to hasten talks.
- The draft proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, and releasing up to $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, alongside commencing negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and a permanent ceasefire including Lebanon.
- Tensions remain high as Iran targeted a US airbase in Kuwait following US strikes on Iranian drone operations, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy enforces strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to seek permission for passage.
- The agreement faces opposition from Israel due to deferred nuclear commitments and inclusion of Lebanon in the ceasefire, and Oman has been angered by Trump’s threat to "blow up" the country if it supports Iranian tolls in the strait, complicating regional mediation efforts.
- Inside Iran, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged unity amid economic concerns and external pressures, while Amnesty International reported over 6,000 arrests since the conflict began, highlighting ongoing internal repression.