Iran issues 14-point demand, $300bn for reconstruction before deal with US
Iran has issued a 14-point deal to end the war with the United States and Israel, dismissing claims by US President Donald Trump that they were close to signing a deal.
On Friday, Iran said final negotiations will not begin until half of its $24 billion frozen funds were released, sanctions on Iranian oil suspended, and the naval blockade lifted.
Iran also said that the negotiations will focus solely on enriched nuclear material and enrichment activities, the lifting of sanctions, and Iran’s economic reconstruction programme.
“Discussions regarding Iran’s missile programme and its support for resistance groups have been explicitly excluded from the agenda,” the Iranians said emphatically.
Below are Iran’s 14-point deal conditions
1 An immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
2 The United States commits to non-interference in Iran’s internal affairs and to respecting the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
3 The complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days.
4 The United States commits to withdrawing its forces from the area around Iran.
5 The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, under arrangements made by Iran.
6 The suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, petrochemical products and related derivatives, together with full access for Iran to its financial resources.
7 The United States and its allies to provide reconstruction plans for Iran worth at least $300bn.
8 The parties will spend 60 days negotiating a final deal about nuclear issues and the complete removal of US, UN, and IAEA-related sanctions and restrictions.
9 A reaffirmation of Iran’s commitment in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to not produce nuclear weapons.
10 During the negotiations, the United States commits not to increase its forces in the region and will not impose new sanctions.
11 The release of $24bn in frozen Iranian funds during the 60-day negotiation period. Half of this amount must be made available to Iran before the negotiations begin.
12 The establishment of a monitoring mechanism to oversee implementation of the agreement.
13 The final agreement to be approved by a UN Security Council resolution.
14 Final negotiations will not begin until half of Iran’s frozen funds have been released, sanctions on Iranian oil have been suspended, and the naval blockade has been lifted. The negotiations will focus solely on enriched nuclear material and enrichment activities, the lifting of sanctions, and Iran’s economic reconstruction programme. Discussions regarding Iran’s missile programme and its support for resistance groups have been explicitly excluded from the agenda.
Never miss a moment! Get the stories shaping Nigeria, delivered straight to your phone. Follow Peoplesdaily Newspaper on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive reports, and the headlines everyone will be talking about, before anyone else.
