US and Iran Agree on 60-Day Proposal Amid Ongoing Talks
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[2026-05-30] Iranian state media report that a draft 60‑day deal with the United States would keep the Strait of Hormuz under Iran’s authority while unfreezing between US$12–15 billion of Iranian assets. The proposal links limited sanctions relief and a short truce to Iran’s management of shipping rules in the key oil chokepoint, affecting global energy flows and regional security. Conflicting reported figures on the asset release and sharp public exchanges over Hormuz show that both the terms and political support for the deal are still contested.
Reported Facts
Observable data points shared across all narratives
- •Iranian state television has reported that a draft deal with the United States includes the release of frozen Iranian assets, with figures cited at both US$12 billion and US$15 billion.
- •Tasnim News Agency has reported that under the proposed deal the Strait of Hormuz would remain under Iran’s authority rather than being placed under any international control.
- •Iranian officials have warned that all vessels must follow Iran’s transit rules when passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Iran’s parliament is expected to soon approve plans that formalise how Tehran manages the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The reported proposal is structured as a 60‑day arrangement between the United States and Iran rather than a long‑term agreement.
- •Donald Trump has publicly referred to the Strait of Hormuz in comments about a possible peace deal, prompting a rebuttal from Iranian officials.
- •Middle East outlets describe the reported deal as a limited truce that would offer Iran some sanctions relief without fully lifting US measures.
- •Western commentary has focused on what Iran stands to gain from the truce, including economic breathing space and recognition of its role in Hormuz.
Core Disagreement— Asset Amount
According to Regional, draft deal frees about us$15 billion in iranian assets. However, China sources see it as draft deal frees about us$12 billion in iranian assets.
Narrative Split
How different information blocks interpret these facts
ME
Hormuz Control Bargain
Middle Eastern outlets describe the 60‑day proposal as a trade in which Iran keeps authority over the Strait of Hormuz while accepting tighter, formalised transit rules and a short truce with the United States. They present Iran as defending its territorial rights and using its position at a vital oil chokepoint to secure asset releases and limited sanctions relief. They expect hardliners in Tehran to judge the deal mainly on whether it protects Hormuz control and delivers real economic gains.
- •Iran uses its control over the Strait of Hormuz to secure the release of frozen assets from the United States.
- •The proposed deal recognises Iran’s authority over Hormuz instead of placing the waterway under international supervision.
- •Iran’s insistence that vessels follow its transit rules is meant to show it will not give up control for short‑term concessions.
- •The 60‑day truce is seen as a test period rather than a full reset of US‑Iran relations.
- •Regional governments worry that any collapse of the proposal could quickly bring back threats to shipping in Hormuz.
WEST
Limited Truce Gamble
Western commentary portrays the proposal as a narrow truce that offers Iran cash and some sanctions relief in return for reduced tensions and more predictable behaviour around Hormuz. It casts Washington as trying to buy time and lower the risk of a clash without addressing deeper disputes over Iran’s nuclear work and regional activities. Commentators expect US domestic critics to attack any asset release as rewarding Tehran while Iran still pressures shipping and backs armed groups.
- •US officials explore a 60‑day truce to reduce the risk of a clash with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The reported release of up to US$15 billion would give Iran short‑term economic relief without lifting core US sanctions.
RU
Iranian Sovereignty Emphasis
Russian coverage highlights Iran’s plans to formalise management of the Strait of Hormuz through parliament as an assertion of national sovereignty. It presents the reported deal with the United States as an acknowledgement that Washington must accept Iran’s control of the waterway if it wants calmer shipping conditions. Russian voices suggest that any US‑Iran easing could shift regional alignments but also show that pressure alone cannot force Tehran to give up control of Hormuz.
- •Iran’s parliament approval of Hormuz management plans is treated as a sovereign decision that outside powers must respect.
- •The draft deal is described as the United States accepting Iran’s authority over Hormuz in practice.
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Where Narratives Diverge
Key disagreements, blind spots, and what to watch next.
Asset Amount⚡Disputed
Regional
Draft deal frees about US$15 billion in Iranian assetsChina
Draft deal frees about US$12 billion in Iranian assetsSo what
Readers cannot tell how large the economic boost for Iran would be.
Deal Purpose◇Different Reading
West
Truce mainly aims to calm Hormuz and buy timeMiddle East
Deal mainly rewards Iran’s control over HormuzSo what
It is hard to judge whether the proposal is about security, economics, or recognition of Iran’s role.
Hormuz Rules◇Different Reading
Middle East
Iran’s transit rules defend its rights in HormuzRussia
Formal rules show lawful Iranian control of the waterwaySo what
Readers lack a clear sense of whether new rules would ease or increase friction with foreign navies.
US Position○Nobody Covers
No block provides detailed information on what concrete steps the United States would take during the 60‑day period beyond asset releases, such as changes to specific sanctions or military deployments, making it hard to measure how much Washington is actually offering.
Parliament Vote▸What to Watch
A formal vote in Iran’s parliament on Hormuz management plans and any linked deal text in the coming weeks would clarify how far Tehran is ready to go in binding itself to new rules and a short truce.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Iran’s parliament approves Hormuz management plans that match the reported 60‑day deal terms and Washington agrees to release the frozen assets Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could become more predictable for at least two months, easing pressure on Gulf states and giving Iran short‑term economic relief.
Market Exposure
Different sides disagree on how this affects markets. The same instrument may move in opposite directions depending on which reading proves correct.
According to West sources
CommodityBrent CrudeUncertain
If the US‑Iran 60‑day deal both calms shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz and releases up to US$15 billion to Iran, lower war risk could pull prices down while higher Iranian exports and spending could change supply and demand in less predictable ways.
Source Coverage
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RU
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CN
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ME
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Narrative Analysis
Divergence Detectedconfidence: 95%
Signals
Cross-block coverage detectedMultiple blocks covering the same event
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Primary Sources (10)
WESTForeign PolicyWhat Iran Stands to Gain From a Truce Deal With the United StatesRUInterfax (RU)В Иране сообщили, что парламент страны вскоре одобрит планы по управлению ОрмузомCNChannel News AsiaIran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing US$12 billion in assetsMEAl-MonitorIran says no deal with US unless its rights secured