The United States, Iran, and mediating countries are discussing the possibility of signing the memorandum of understanding as early as tonight, according to journalist Barak Ravid (N12). If the signing takes place, it would be done electronically, and the articles concerning the Strait of Hormuz would take effect immediately.
Journalist Barak Ravid (N12) reported Wednesday evening that the US, Iran, and mediating countries are exploring an accelerated timeline for signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) — possibly as early as tonight. Under the discussed scenario, the MOU would be signed electronically, and the sections addressing the Strait of Hormuz would take effect immediately upon signing.
This report follows a series of statements by US President Donald Trump in recent days suggesting that a preliminary agreement is near. As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday at 18:25, the two sides were already discussing moving the signing from Friday to today, with multiple versions of that update converging on a remote format. On Tuesday, Trump said he may have clarity within 'a day or two.'
The emerging MOU, sometimes referred to diplomatically as the 'Islamabad Agreement,' would reportedly extend the current ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz without shipping tolls, and grant Iran sanctions relief from the US. Trump claimed on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is 'on board' with the deal.
It remains unclear whether all parties have formally agreed to tonight's timeframe. The specific mediating countries were not named in the report.
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