US officials said the agreement text prepared with Iran was kept extremely ambiguous and was therefore designed as a political framework.
According to CNN, officials conveyed that the document includes statements about lifting sanctions, reaching a nuclear deal, and releasing frozen funds. However, it was noted that no timeline was provided for when sanctions would be lifted, with the process tied to progress made.
According to a source who saw the text, the agreement does not contain concrete commitments regarding Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Officials also suggested the text includes language that could open the door for Iran to sell oil and petrochemical products, with possible sanctions exemptions on the table.
Negotiations to Begin on Friday
US officials said negotiations will start on Friday and last for 60 days. According to officials, this period will reveal how much Iran will adhere to its commitments and what concessions it is willing to make in the nuclear field.
Regarding the release of frozen assets, the text was reportedly left even more vague. Officials said these assets could be released depending on progress made in future negotiation rounds, but no specific date was included.