Qatari Negotiators Push U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz, but Tehran Delays Final Decision
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Updated · NBC News · Jun 14
Qatari Negotiators Push U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz, but Tehran Delays Final Decision
3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jun 14
Summary
Qatari negotiators arrived in Tehran on Sunday, coordinating with Washington to lock down a memorandum that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire by 60 days.
Iran has not yet approved the deal, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei saying it would not be signed Sunday and blaming the other side's inconsistency, though he left open an agreement in coming days.
The draft would reopen Hormuz immediately without tolls, restore prewar shipping within about 30 days and lift the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, according to sources familiar with the text.
Conflicting terms still cloud the talks: Trump said the deal would bar any Iranian nuclear weapon, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said nuclear and sanctions details would be settled later and suggested service fees for ships.
Hormuz carried about 20% of global oil before the war, and prices eased below $90 after Trump signaled progress even as strikes resumed this week and U.S. forces said they downed Iranian drones near commercial shipping.
As Iran hides weapon-usable uranium, can any new deal truly prevent the secret development of a nuclear bomb?
With a peace deal near, will global shipping soon face a new permanent 'toll' to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
US-Iran Crisis: Qatar’s Mediation, the 60-Day MOU, and the Battle for Regional Stability
Overview
On June 14, 2026, a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to advance talks on a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Iran and the United States. The delegation held key consultations with Iranian officials, continuing vital exchanges between Washington and Tehran. Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi revealed that a 14-point MOU is under review, structured in two stages: an immediate agreement followed by a 60-day negotiation period to address complex issues. This breakthrough, driven by Qatar’s mediation, marks a significant step toward easing tensions and potentially resolving longstanding disputes between the two countries.