Iran and the U.S. are set to finalize the 14-point framework memorandum; negotiations could resume as early as next week.

Gold Finance reports that on May 6th, according to The Wall Street Journal, sources familiar with the matter said Iran and the United States are pushing to finalize a one-page memorandum of understanding containing 14 items through mediators, establishing a framework for a one-month negotiation aimed at ending the war. These discussion points will become the core content of the next round of negotiations, which could potentially resume next week in Islamabad. The sources also stated that Iran has expressed willingness to discuss its nuclear program, showing some softening of its previous stance. Issues such as the deadline for Iran to suspend uranium enrichment activities, whether highly enriched uranium will be moved abroad, and Iran’s insistence on maintaining a permanent regulatory role in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, which is expected to complicate the final negotiations. Additionally, the timing and scope of sanctions relief may also become obstacles to the negotiations. The sources said that if progress is made, the one-month negotiation period could be extended with mutual agreement. A spokesperson from Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Iran is reviewing the proposal put forward by the United States and, after completing the assessment, will communicate Iran’s position to the U.S. through Pakistani mediators.