In a potential breakthrough for regional stability, a senior Iranian official revealed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that a preliminary draft agreement between Tehran and Washington is on the table. The proposed deal would require the United States to implement a comprehensive 60-day ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, as both nations seek to end months of volatile conflict.
According to Alaeddin Boroujerdi, deputy head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, the first phase of this accord envisions a complete halt to hostilities. The terms are reciprocal: the United States would be required to lift its maritime blockade and withdraw its forces, while Iran would restore the passage of certain commercial vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The geopolitical ripples of such an agreement are already being felt. Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir indicated that if the deal is signed, US Navy aircraft currently stationed at Ben Gurion Airport would be redeployed to European bases immediately. However, Zamir noted that Israel has secured guarantees that these aircraft could return within 72 hours should hostilities resume.
Beyond the immediate ceasefire, the preliminary agreement serves as a framework for deeper negotiations. Key issues on the agenda include Iran's nuclear program and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Specifically, Iranian media reports that Tehran is seeking access to approximately $24 billion in frozen funds, which remains a primary sticking point in negotiations held in Qatar.
The path to peace remains fragile. Just yesterday, Iran accused the United States of violating a seven-week ceasefire by striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, Israel launched over 120 air strikes across Lebanon. Despite these tensions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that it could take only "a few days" to finalize the agreement to halt the fighting.
Should the two sides reach a final agreement within the 60-day window, the deal would be endorsed through a United Nations Security Council resolution. However, Tehran has maintained a cautious stance, emphasizing that no steps will be taken without "tangible verification."
From a strategic perspective, Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, described the likelihood of renewed war as "low," citing perceived weaknesses in the US position and the vulnerability of Western energy markets to regional instability. While signaling a preference for diplomacy, Akbarzadeh asserted that Iranian forces remain fully prepared for any eventuality.
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Iran says draft deal with US includes 60-day ceasefire on all fronts
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