The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz with a commitment from Iran to dispose of their highly enriched uranium, a U.S. official told reporters on Sunday.
The official said a deal has not yet been signed and is still subject to final approval from President Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader, which could take days.
The mechanism by which Iran will dispose of their highly enriched uranium is still being negotiated, the official said.
The deal does not address Iran’s missile stockpile nor does it stipulate a moratorium on enrichment. The U.S. official said those issues would be addressed in future negotiations. In previous rounds of negotiations, the U.S. has sought at least a 20-year commitment.
Tyler Pager is a White House correspondent for The Times, covering President Trump and his administration.
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