WANA (May 24) – An informed source said disagreements between Iran and the United States over several key clauses in a potential agreement are still unresolved, leaving the finalization process uncertain.

 

According to the source, Iran has insisted on securing its rights and protecting the interests of its people, a position that has also been conveyed to Washington through a Pakistani mediator. The source warned that if the United States continues what Tehran describes as obstruction and interference, the agreement may ultimately fail to materialize.

 

Meanwhile, reports circulated in recent hours claiming that the proposed agreement would include American protocols or mechanisms governing the movement of Iranian vessels after the lifting of the naval blockade. However, another informed source dismissed those claims.

 

The source stated that the text of the agreement contains no clause referring to US-imposed protocols for Iranian ships, describing such reports as “false.” According to the source, the draft understanding requires Iran to restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days, while the United States would be obligated to fully lift the naval blockade during the same period.

 

The source further emphasized that the agreement includes no provision allowing the inspection or control of Iranian vessels by the United States, adding that Tehran would “never permit such action.”

 

In a related development, another informed source said the release of Iran’s frozen assets remains one of the main sticking points in the negotiations. The source noted that Iran has made clear that no agreement will be accepted unless a specified portion of the frozen funds is released in the initial phase and a guaranteed mechanism is established for the continued release of all blocked assets.

 

The source added that although previous arrangements had been discussed through the Pakistani mediator and several regional countries involved in mediation efforts, Washington is still accused of shifting positions and creating obstacles in the negotiation process.

 

Referring to Iran’s past experiences with what it describes as repeated US breaches of commitments, the source stressed that Tehran would not allow the issue of frozen assets to be reduced to “empty promises” and would not retreat from its red lines.

 

What Is Still Blocking an Iran–U.S. Deal?

WANA (May 24) – Recent developments surrounding negotiations between Iran and the United States suggest less a path toward a final agreement and more a complex, multilayered process still burdened by major disagreements. While Tehran and Washington appear to have moved closer to a mutual understanding in certain areas, significant gaps remain on the most […]

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