“Progress” – Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, thawing of Iranian assets, temporary lifting of sanctions on oil and gas, nuclear issue and Lebanon… The many questions that must be answered by the peace agreement
For the United States, a “solid” agreement with Iran is imminent to put a lasting end to the war, an idea that Tehran rejects on its side. As is often the case, the belligerents do not really see things from the same angle… but at least seem to agree on “progress” in the negotiations.
“We have what I believe is a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open the Strait of Hormuz,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said from New Delhi, where he is on an official visit.
According to CBS News, citing sources close to the discussions, the latest proposal would also include the unfreezing of certain Iranian assets in banks abroad. “The United States continues to block certain clauses of the agreement, in particular the question of the release of frozen Iranian assets, and these points remain unresolved at this time,” however indicated the Tasnim press agency.
Fars reports that sanctions targeting oil, gas and other petrochemical products would also be lifted while negotiations continue to allow Iran to export these products, which are essential for its economy.
The thorny question of nuclear power
The agreement discussed, however, does not seem to resolve the nuclear issue. “Nuclear negotiations are highly technical issues. We cannot resolve a nuclear issue in 72 hours on the corner of a table,” declared Marco(…)
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