Iran's Revolutionary Guard Retreats and Announces That Opening the Strait of Hormuz Has Become Possible

SadaNews - The naval forces of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard said on Wednesday, "With the end of the threats from the aggressors, and in light of the new measures, safe and stable passage through the strait will become possible," according to what the "Reuters" agency reported from Iranian state media.

The Revolutionary Guard's navy thanked the "leaders and ship owners" in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman for their "cooperation in passing through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with Iranian regulations".

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the suspension of the "Project Freedom" initiative, which aimed to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing space for reaching an agreement to end the war with Iran, but confirmed that the blockade imposed by U.S. forces on Iranian ports would continue.

Axios reported on Wednesday that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a one-page memorandum to end the war, noting that Washington expects a response from Tehran within 48 hours, adding that no agreement has been reached yet but the U.S. and Iran are closer than ever to reaching a deal.

Axios indicated that the U.S. is awaiting Iran's response on key points, confirming that the agreement will ensure Iran's commitment to stopping enrichment and America's agreement to lift sanctions. It added that the deal will ensure the release of Iran's frozen funds by the U.S.

Axios stated that the memorandum of agreement in its current form will declare an end to the war and the beginning of in-depth negotiations for 30 days, and that negotiations are currently focused on the duration of the enrichment halt which will last at least 12 years.

The site quoted an American official as saying that the memorandum of agreement in its current form will declare an end to the war with Iran, confirming that the U.S. has added a clause that allows for extending the duration of the enrichment halt if Iran raises its level.

The memorandum of agreement will also lay out a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, as Iran, under the deal, will commit to an enhanced inspection regime. Additionally, Iran will commit not to seek to possess nuclear weapons under the agreement.

The site quoted two informed sources saying that Iran agreed to remove highly enriched uranium, noting that transferring the enriched uranium to the U.S. is one of the options being considered.