A purported draft agreement circulating Tuesday suggests the United States may be preparing to grant Iran immediate sanctions relief, access to frozen assets and a massive international reconstruction package—even before the two countries resolve the central dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program.

The document, published by the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya network and circulated among Iranian opposition figures, has not been independently authenticated. But several of its provisions appear consistent with recent reports about the emerging framework between Washington and Tehran.

If genuine, the memorandum would represent a dramatic shift in U.S. policy toward Iran.

Under its terms, Washington would immediately authorize Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, lift restrictions on related banking, insurance and shipping services, and begin releasing frozen Iranian funds as negotiations move forward.

The proposed framework would also require the United States and its regional partners to establish a reconstruction and development program for Iran worth at least $300 billion.

Those benefits would begin flowing before a final nuclear agreement is completed.

Nuclear Questions Pushed Down the Road

Despite the scale of the proposed American concessions, the document does not appear to immediately dismantle or significantly restrict Iran’s existing nuclear infrastructure.

Instead, Iran would reiterate its pledge not to produce a nuclear weapon, while questions surrounding its enriched uranium stockpile, nuclear facilities and long-term enrichment needs would be deferred to negotiations over a final agreement.

During that period, Iran would be permitted to maintain its current nuclear program. The United States, meanwhile, would agree not to impose additional sanctions or expand its military presence in the region.

The two countries would have 60 days to negotiate a final deal, although that deadline could be extended by mutual agreement.

Immediate End to Hostilities

The purported memorandum also calls for an immediate and permanent end to hostilities involving Iran, the United States and their respective wartime allies. That provision would extend across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, where Israel has been battling the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror group. The parties would pledge to respect one another’s sovereignty, refrain from interfering in internal affairs and abandon threats or the use of military force.

The United States would reportedly lift its naval blockade of Iran and allow Iranian shipping to return to prewar levels within 30 days. Iran, in exchange, would restore commercial traffic between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, remove maritime obstacles and neutralize mines.

American forces would also withdraw from areas surrounding Iran within 30 days of a final agreement being signed.

Oil Waivers and Frozen Assets

Among the most consequential provisions is a requirement that the U.S. Treasury issue sanctions waivers immediately after the preliminary memorandum is signed. Those waivers would cover Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals and the financial and logistical services required to sell them internationally.

Iranian assets currently frozen or restricted abroad would also be gradually released. The funds would eventually become available for payments to recipients selected by Iran’s central bank, with Washington providing the necessary licenses and authorizations.

The document indicates that Tehran would not begin final negotiations until it receives assurances that the shipping provisions, oil waivers and asset releases are already being implemented.

Israel Kept in the Dark

The reported agreement has triggered deep concern in Israel, which has repeatedly warned against allowing Iran to retain an advanced nuclear program while receiving broad economic relief.

Israel reportedly asked the Trump administration for a copy of the final memorandum but was denied access. Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said Tuesday that Jerusalem still does not know exactly what the document contains.

President Donald Trump has said the memorandum was signed electronically and would be formally unveiled following a signing ceremony Friday in Switzerland. The alleged draft says the final agreement would ultimately be endorsed through a binding United Nations Security Council resolution.

Until the memorandum is officially released, its precise language—and whether the circulating document is authentic—remains uncertain. But if its provisions are confirmed, Iran could secure immediate economic and strategic relief while the most contentious questions surrounding its nuclear ambitions remain unresolved.

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