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U.S. and Iran move toward potential agreement amid naval tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, citing significant progress in negotiations with Iran facilitated by Pakistan. While the U.S. maintains a naval blockade, reports indicate both sides are reviewing a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict. The proposed deal reportedly includes a moratorium on Iranian uranium enrichment, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and normalized navigation in the Strait. U.S. officials expect responses on key issues within 48 hours, noting this is the closest the two parties have come to a framework since the war began. Simultaneously, the U.S. has drafted a UN Security Council resolution to address navigation rights, citing ongoing Iranian threats and sea mines. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy has stated that safe passage will only be guaranteed once U.S. threats are terminated. Both nations have not yet finalized a binding agreement, leaving the situation in a state of fragile uncertainty.

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