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Iran says draft U.S. deal would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

AL-MONITOR
May 27, 2026
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer — Stringer

DUBAI, May 27 (Reuters) - Iran's state TV said Tehran had obtained a draft of an initial unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States.

Under the framework, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, while the United States would withdraw military forces from Iran's vicinity and lift a naval blockade.

(Reporting by Elwely Elwelly, Writing by Jana Choukeir, Editing by Philippa Fletcher)