Iran-US draft proposes uranium transfer, Hormuz reopening within 7 days: Report
\n\nA preliminary draft framework for negotiations between the United States and Iran proposes transferring Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to a third country or reducing its enrichment level. It also calls for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen to international shipping within seven days of an initial understanding, Al Arabiya English reported.
\n\nAccording to Al Arabiya English, which obtained the key points of the draft, China could potentially act as a guarantor to ensure that any agreement is implemented and sustained. The framework also proposes holding direct US-Iran talks in Doha instead of Istanbul.
\n\nUnder the proposed arrangement, Iran would take steps on its nuclear programme and maritime security in return for US action to ease sanctions, blockades and other economic restrictions.
\n\nThe framework calls for an independent mechanism to verify whether both sides are meeting their commitments before each phase of the agreement is implemented. This would ensure that neither country makes major concessions without corresponding and independently verified steps from the other.
\n\nIt also proposes a dispute-resolution mechanism involving mediators and guarantor countries. The mechanism would address delays or violations and help prevent a fresh military escalation…
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