[Iranian Official: Iran and the U.S. Drafting Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Framework for Permanent Peace Agreement] According to Golden Finance, on April 18, local time on the 17th, an Iranian official stated that Iran and the United States are drafting a memorandum of understanding to establish an overall framework for a final permanent peace agreement. The official expressed optimism about signing the memorandum during negotiations to be held in Pakistan in the coming days. He also mentioned that the memorandum sets a 60-day window for follow-up negotiations to facilitate reaching a final agreement. (CCTV News)