Iran and the United States may be moving closer to a major nuclear agreement after officials revealed details of a draft memorandum that could ease years of tension.

A senior Iranian official said Iran had agreed, under the final draft, that it would not develop or obtain nuclear weapons.

The talks follow years of deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear programme and repeated international warnings about uranium enrichment.

The latest negotiations gained momentum after Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran to help move discussions forward.

The involvement of regional players highlights how closely the Middle East is watching the outcome.

Uranium stockpile talks planned

According to the Iranian official, the proposed agreement includes a commitment from the United States to help Iran reduce its stockpile of highly enriched uranium inside the country.

The exact process still needs to be worked out.

The draft reportedly allows for a 60-day negotiation period to settle those details.

Under the reported terms, Iran would stop expanding its nuclear capabilities while talks continue.

That would include halting uranium enrichment activities and preventing further expansion of nuclear facilities until a permanent agreement is reached.

Sanctions relief on the table

Economic relief is a key part of the proposed deal.

The United States is expected to temporarily remove oil sanctions on Iran and release about $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets.

The assets would reportedly be released through direct financial transfers and other mechanisms.

The draft also includes plans for the US and regional partners to develop a reconstruction and economic development package for Iran.

Further talks are expected before any final approval.

US President Donald Trump said several countries in the region had supported the deal, including Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Qatar and Pakistan were also listed among countries supporting the diplomatic process.

Strait of Hormuz included

The draft agreement reportedly includes measures affecting global trade routes.

The US is expected to lift restrictions on Iranian ports, while Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy routes, carrying a major share of global oil shipments.

Any disruption there can quickly raise fears over fuel prices and global stability.

The deal is not yet final.

But if approved, it could mark one of the most significant diplomatic openings between Washington and Tehran in recent years.