US Iran peace deal framework revealed as New York Times reports a massive reconstruction package tied to a two-month truce and Hormuz reopening
The US-Iran peace deal just got a staggering price tag. The New York Times published details of the latest peace framework, revealing that the United States would facilitate a $300 billion reconstruction package for Iran as part of a broader settlement arrangement. The fund would take the form of an international investment vehicle. Moreover, it surfaced alongside Iranian demands for reparations in exchange for ending the war. Neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed the reported terms.
The broader framework outlines several significant concessions on both sides. US military forces would withdraw from areas surrounding Iran. The US Navy would also halt blockade operations near the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, Iran would restore commercial shipping traffic through the strategic waterway to pre-war levels within one month. Ship routing and traffic coordination in the Strait would fall under joint Iranian and Omani responsibility. Military vessels are excluded from the arrangement.
The memorandum of understanding would function as a two-month truce mechanism. It gives both sides time to negotiate a longer-term peace agreement rather than rushing into a permanent settlement. Furthermore, if both sides finalise a deal within that 60-day window, they could submit it to the United Nations Security Council as a binding resolution. Therefore, the stakes extend well beyond a simple ceasefire.
Negotiations remain fluid. No official confirmation has come from either government. Still, the scale of the reported framework signals that both sides are engaging seriously. A $300 billion reconstruction package represents an extraordinary commitment. Furthermore, the military withdrawal and Hormuz reopening would ease global energy market pressures almost immediately if implemented.
Finally, the decision now rests largely with Donald Trump. His approval of the two-month truce would set the entire framework in motion — and potentially reshape the Middle East’s security landscape for years to come.
