US and Iran negotiate potential framework agreement to end ongoing conflict
Negotiations are currently underway in Tehran, facilitated by Qatari mediators, to finalize a framework agreement aimed at ending the military conflict between the United States and Iran that began on February 28. The proposed memorandum includes Iran's commitment not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons, alongside an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In exchange, the United States would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports and waive oil sanctions for a specified period, allowing Tehran to retain sales revenue. Furthermore, the plan contemplates the release of $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets and the development of a reconstruction plan. While US President Donald Trump and Pakistani officials have expressed expectations that a deal would be signed as early as Sunday, Iranian authorities have clarified that no final decision has been made. Tehran continues to review the political, legal, and technical aspects of the proposal. Israel has expressed concern regarding the terms of the memorandum, citing potential risks to its security interests. Meanwhile, Iran recently experienced a cyberattack affecting several major financial institutions, though authorities reported no data breaches.