Advisor to Iran’s Negotiating Team Outlines Details of Proposed Iran-U.S. Understanding
WANA (Jun 14) – Mehdi Mohammadi, strategic advisor to the head of Iran’s negotiating team, has provided a detailed account of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, outlining key provisions under discussion and explaining the proposed implementation mechanisms as well as Iran’s approach in the event of non-compliance by the other side.
Mohammadi stated that no final agreement has yet been reached and that several major points of disagreement remain unresolved. He also noted that some reports circulating about the negotiations are based on outdated and inaccurate drafts, emphasizing that his remarks were based on the latest version currently under discussion.
A 14-Point Framework Centered on Ending the Conflict
According to Mohammadi, the draft under negotiation consists of 14 provisions, with the most important one calling for an end to ongoing hostilities across all fronts, including in Iran and Lebanon.
He explained that under this provision, the other side would commit to ending military operations and refraining from launching any new military action. Mohammadi said the commitment would be provided not only by the United States but also on behalf of Israel, with Washington assuming responsibility as a guarantor of Israeli compliance.
He stressed that the cessation of hostilities would take effect immediately upon the signing of the agreement and would not be postponed to a later phase.
Mohammadi described this provision as one of the most significant achievements of the negotiations, arguing that it marks the first time the United States has agreed to provide commitments on Israel’s behalf.
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Iran’s Response Mechanism in Case of Non-Compliance
Addressing the possibility that the other side may fail to honor its commitments, Mohammadi said Iran would retain a range of options and leverage.
He explained that control over the Strait of Hormuz, military capabilities, and the ability to halt the next phase of negotiations would all remain in Iran’s hands. Should the other side fail to fulfill its obligations, Iran would not proceed with its own commitments.
According to him, Iran would retain the ability to return to the current situation and reactivate all available measures if necessary.
Mutual Respect for Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Mohammadi said the second and third provisions focus on mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He noted that, for the first time in such a negotiating framework, the United States has sought reciprocal respect for its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, describing this as a reflection of changing dynamics in the talks.
A woman walks on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Lifting Maritime Restrictions from the Moment of Signature
Regarding the implementation timeline, Mohammadi said it has not yet been finalized whether the first phase would last 30 or 60 days.
He explained that the process of lifting maritime restrictions on Iran should begin immediately upon the signing of the agreement and return shipping activity to pre-blockade levels within 30 days.
According to Mohammadi, the draft does not link the lifting of maritime restrictions to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the two issues are treated as entirely separate matters.
He added that the United States would be required to begin removing maritime restrictions as soon as the memorandum of understanding enters into force and continue the process until normal commercial shipping conditions are restored.
Strait of Hormuz to Remain Under Iranian Management
Mohammadi devoted a significant portion of his remarks to the Strait of Hormuz.
He said the draft specifies that arrangements governing transit through the strait would be determined and implemented by Iran, a principle that the United States has accepted.
According to him, Iran would continue providing maritime safety, security, and navigation services in the waterway and would receive payment for those services.
He added that only commercial vessels would be allowed to transit and that Iran would retain the authority to determine whether a vessel qualifies as commercial.
Any vessel considered a security threat by Iran, he said, would not be permitted to pass through the strait.
Mohammadi also rejected interpretations based on older drafts, saying the current version does not grant unrestricted passage to all vessels. Instead, passage would depend on compliance with arrangements established by Iran.
He stressed that Iran’s control and management of the Strait of Hormuz would remain unchanged throughout all stages of the agreement.
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Proposed $300 Billion Reconstruction and Development Fund
Mohammadi also discussed a provision calling for the establishment of a $300 billion fund aimed at rebuilding damage caused by the conflict.
While the text uses the term “reconstruction” rather than “compensation,” he said the purpose is effectively to address and repair war-related damage suffered by Iran.
He stated that management of the fund would remain under Iranian authority and that all allocated resources would be spent inside Iran.
According to Mohammadi, any investment or project undertaken within Iran would remain subject to full oversight by Iranian authorities.
Removal of Primary and Secondary Sanctions
Turning to sanctions, Mohammadi said the draft includes a U.S. commitment to lift not only secondary sanctions but also primary sanctions in a final agreement.
He explained that previous agreements, including the 2015 nuclear deal, did not involve negotiations over many categories of sanctions. In contrast, the current draft discusses the removal of all sanctions.
At the same time, he noted that implementation of such measures would depend on reaching a final agreement regarding nuclear issues.
A man walks near an anti-U.S. mural on a building in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
U.S. Demands on the Nuclear File Narrowed
Mohammadi said U.S. demands concerning Iran’s nuclear program have been narrowed to issues related to highly enriched material and no longer involve calls for the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program.
He stated that the current memorandum of understanding requires no practical nuclear steps from Iran and only provides for future discussions on nuclear issues after the other side fulfills its commitments.
According to him, the cessation of hostilities, the lifting of maritime restrictions, the release of frozen assets, and the suspension of oil-related sanctions must all occur before a second phase of negotiations begins.
He emphasized that Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment, and materials would remain intact during this stage and that the draft contains no obligation requiring changes to them.
Dilution of 60 Percent Enriched Uranium in a Final Phase
Mohammadi said that in a final-stage agreement, one of the issues under discussion would be the dilution of uranium enriched to 60 percent.
He explained that the material would remain inside Iran and could be re-enriched to higher levels if necessary.
According to him, the United States has moved away from earlier demands that Iran transfer nuclear material abroad and has instead accepted dilution as a possible solution.
He added that, under such an arrangement, the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions would be exchanged for Iran’s commitment not to develop nuclear weapons and for a resolution regarding the 60 percent enriched stockpile.
Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Areas Near Iran
Mohammadi also referred to a provision requiring U.S. forces to withdraw from areas surrounding Iran’s borders within 30 days.
He described this as one of the most significant elements of the draft, saying Washington has never before offered such a commitment in a comparable agreement.
According to Mohammadi, the provision reflects changing military and political realities influencing the negotiations.
Partial Release of Frozen Iranian Assets
Mohammadi further stated that one proposal under discussion would require the release of half of Iran’s frozen assets at the beginning of the agreement’s implementation.
He said Iran considers this one of the most important achievements of the first phase and remains committed to securing it.
According to him, the funds would be provided through commitments made by several Arab countries as part of the broader framework.
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Iran’s View of Enforcement Guarantees
Regarding enforcement mechanisms, Mohammadi said Iran’s primary safeguard would be refusing to move to subsequent phases of the agreement until the other side has fully implemented its commitments.
He argued that, unlike the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran would retain all of its leverage—including its nuclear program, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and military capabilities—without surrendering any of these tools during the initial phase.
If commitments are not fulfilled, he said, Iran would be able to quickly revert to previous conditions and employ the tools at its disposal.
Criticism of Assessments Comparing the Deal to the JCPOA
In his concluding remarks, Mohammadi criticized descriptions of the proposed understanding as being worse than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or as a form of capitulation.
He said such characterizations do not reflect the provisions currently under discussion and emphasized that the negotiations have involved coordination among political and military officials.
According to Mohammadi, the concessions and commitments outlined in the draft would represent some of the most significant gains ever achieved in negotiations between Iran and the United States if ultimately implemented.
He also reiterated that Iran would make no practical concessions on its nuclear program during the initial phase and would preserve all available options in the event of any future non-compliance by the other side.
