Full text of Trump's framework agreement to end Iran war : NPR
Key Points:
- NPR has obtained a framework agreement titled the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" aimed at ending the war between the United States and Iran, signed by President Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Pakistan's prime minister as mediator.
- The agreement calls for the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, mutual respect for sovereignty, and a commitment to negotiate a final deal within 60 days.
- Key provisions include the U.S. ending its naval blockade of Iran within 30 days, Iran ensuring safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, and a $300 billion reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran involving regional partners.
- The U.S. agrees to terminate all sanctions on Iran according to a negotiated schedule, while Iran reaffirms its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons and agrees to maintain the status quo on its nuclear program pending the final deal.
- An executive mechanism will monitor implementation, and the final agreement will be endorsed by a binding United Nations Security Council resolution.