PANews reported on May 6th, citing the Wall Street Journal, that sources familiar with the matter said Iran and the United States are working through a mediator to finalize a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding, establishing a framework for a month-long negotiation aimed at ending the war. These points of discussion will be central to the next round of talks, which could resume as early as next week in Islamabad. Sources also indicated that Iran has expressed a willingness to discuss its nuclear program, a softening of its previous stance. Unresolved issues remain regarding the duration of Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment activities, whether highly enriched uranium will be removed from the country, and Iran's insistence on retaining a permanent supervisory role in the Strait of Hormuz, which are expected to complicate the final negotiations. Furthermore, the timing and scope of sanctions lifting could also hinder the negotiations. Sources said that if progress is made, the one-month negotiation period could be extended by mutual agreement. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Iran is reviewing the US proposal and will convey its position to the US through a Pakistani mediator after completing its assessment.
