Svmuu reported that according to Al Arabiya, a draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran has been reached. The draft agreement allows for the free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of naval mines; navigation through the Strait of Hormuz needs to be restored within 30 days. The agreement stipulates that the U.S. commits to easing the blockade on Iranian ports; it allows Iran to sell and export oil; it will provide specific sanctions exemptions for Iranian oil exports. The easing of sanctions on Iranian oil will be considered in phases, depending on Iran's implementation of its commitments. The agreement also states that nuclear negotiations will continue to reach a long-term consensus. (Jin10)