New terms are being drafted between the US and Iran to update an initial framework reached in June, with a focus on clauses related to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a Pakistani source told The National, the latter reports.

Intermediaries are "currently working on drafting an updated MoU," the official said, referring to the June 17 memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran that laid out the terms for reopening the strait and negotiations for a permanent ceasefire during a 60-day pause in hostilities.

Pakistan has been acting as mediator for the talks, exchanging messages between Washington and Tehran, while Qatar and Oman have also been involved in efforts to assist communication and move proposals between the two sides.