The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days, pending final approval from President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations.
The agreement was reached on Thursday, according to The Hill. The outlet reported that the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump's approval remains pending, The Hill stated.
The Washington Examiner reported that U.S. and Iranian negotiators have agreed to extend the ceasefire for two months. The agreement also includes provisions to begin substantive negotiations on the future of Iran's nuclear program, according to the outlet. However, President Donald Trump is still considering whether to give final approval, the Washington Examiner noted.
The tentative agreement was worked out by the two sides, according to The Hindu. The outlet reported that the agreement comes at a moment when the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appeared to be wavering.
SCMP confirmed that U.S. sources stated a tentative agreement has been reached in ongoing negotiations with Iran. The sources emphasized that the deal has not yet been finalized and remains subject to formal approval, according to SCMP.
According to CBS News, Iran stated it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of strikes carried out this week. The Pentagon characterized these strikes as "purely defensive," CBS News reported.
The current status of the agreement remains contingent on President Trump's decision. No timeline has been provided for when approval might be granted. The agreement represents an effort to extend the ceasefire and address ongoing tensions between the two nations.
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