US-Iran Deal Includes Terms On Uranium, Hormuz, US Troops: Media Reports

05:46 24.5.2026

US media late on May 23 began reporting what they said were terms of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, although no official statements have been made from either side on the elements of the potential deal.

RFE/RL could not immediately confirm the terms reported by The New York Times and Axios.

US President Donald Trump hours earlier said an agreement with Iran to end the war “has been largely negotiated” and that “final aspects and details” are being discussed, although Tehran quickly hit back to dispute some of the president’s claims.

The New York Times,citing two unidentified US officials, reported that the deal included an “apparent agreement” by Iran to give up its supply of enriched uranium — a key US demand. How that would work would be decided in further negotiations, the Times reported.

Meanwhile, Axios, citing a US official, reported that the deal involved a 60-day cease-fire ⁠extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran’s ⁠nuclear program.

Axios said US troops deployed to the region would remain for the 60-day period and withdraw only if a final deal is reached. Negotiations to lift sanctions against Iran and unfreeze Iranian assets would take place during the 60-day period, Axios also reported.

The US also would lift its blockade on Iranian ports, the report added.

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