Draft US-Iran framework proposes uranium steps and Hormuz reopening

Conflict · First reported 31 Oct, 02:43 · Updated 09:06

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A reported draft framework proposes options for Iran’s enriched uranium, reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of an initial understanding, and negotiations in Doha. Qatar is pursuing diplomatic contacts, while reports also describe tanker incidents in the strait.

The reported draft proposes transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium to a third country or reducing its enrichment, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international traffic within seven days of an initial understanding.
The framework proposes direct talks in Doha, China as a possible guarantor, reciprocal commitments, independent compliance checks and a dispute-resolution process.
Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran as diplomatic efforts continued; Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also said three tankers had been halted after incidents or possible mine strikes in the strait.

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Key facts

Proposed Hormuz reopening: Within seven days of an initial understanding.
Proposed uranium options: Transfer the stockpile to a third country or reduce its enrichment level.
Proposed negotiation venue: Doha rather than Istanbul.
Possible guarantor: China.
Reported tanker incidents: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said three tankers were halted.