Several different versions of the draft agreement have been presented—will hostilities between Iran and the United States finally come to an end?

According to the policy news service SaedNews, the newspaper Jahan Sanat wrote that after two months of exhausting and inconclusive conflict, the United States and Iran now appear to have reached a point where a “temporary agreement” could prevent further costly exchanges.

New signs from various diplomatic channels, including reports from Axios and informed sources, indicate that the two sides have at least reached the level of discussion on a 14-point understanding. However, key differences remain unresolved, and no one expects this file to be closed within days.

Based on what has been revealed so far, the central focus of the proposed agreement is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and limiting the scope of the conflict—precisely the point that has created the greatest economic and political pressure on both sides. The United States expected Iran’s response within 48 hours, a deadline accompanied by a direct warning from Donald Trump: if Tehran does not agree, attacks will resume with greater intensity.

At the same time, Pakistan is playing a mediating role, and several versions of the draft agreement are in circulation—indicating that no final framework has yet been established. Nevertheless, all versions revolve around several sensitive issues: halting uranium enrichment, restricting underground nuclear activities, and establishing inspection mechanisms.

On the nuclear issue, the main deadlock lies in Iran’s proposal to suspend its enrichment program for five years, while the United States demands a 20-year freeze, including a clause that would automatically extend the suspension if commitments are violated. From Washington’s perspective, the agreement must include Iran’s formal commitment not to seek nuclear weapons, as well as a ban on underground nuclear facilities. In addition, nuclear sites must be subject to unannounced inspections by the United Nations.

In return, during a 30-day negotiation period, discussions have included the gradual release of frozen assets and phased sanctions relief—concessions Washington has cautiously placed on the table as minimal incentives in exchange for strict limitations.

These developments come as the United States and some of its allies have submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations that would open the door to new sanctions if Iranian attacks on ships continue. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that reaching an agreement “in one day” is not possible, but emphasized the need for a diplomatic framework that clarifies Iran’s initial commitments.

Meanwhile, Trump has suspended the “Operation Freedom” project, which had been established to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a sign of progress in negotiations—although he still considers direct talks with Iran premature.

Overall, these signals suggest that a deal is in the air—but not without difficult and costly bargaining ahead.