Strait of Hormuz, Strait of HODL: US-Iran Deal Remix Hits Tehran's Approval Buffer 😬

Mediators are pushing for a revival of the United States-Iran memorandum of understanding, but Tehran has not publicly confirmed any progress, leaving the diplomatic track in limbo ahead of key deadlines. According to a Times of Israel report, a proposal to resume the MoU between the U.S. and Iran is near acceptance by mediators, with Pakistan, Egypt and Qatar playing a key role in brokering a compromise.

The dispute centers on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintains the deal grants it some control over the strategic waterway, while the United States has interpreted the terms differently, creating friction that has stalled follow-through on an agreement signed last month. Sources close to the talks have indicated that Iran and Oman have already signaled their approval of the proposed framework.

The remaining decision is expected to come from US President Donald Trump after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If the framework receives a green light, both sides could begin formal talks before the 60-day period of the MoU expires next month. Iranian officials have publicly denied that Tehran has been trying to secure broader concessions beyond the original text.

The MoU, if revived, would mark a rare instance of diplomatic de-escalation between Washington and Tehran, though its short shelf life and competing interpretations continue to cast doubt on durability. With regional mediators aligned and only Washington withholding final sign-off, the next window for movement hinges on the outcome of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting.