The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days, according to multiple reports on Thursday, but the deal is not yet final because it still awaits Donald Trump’s approval.
Reuters said four sources familiar with the matter confirmed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) had been reached. The arrangement was designed to preserve the fragile truce and create space for further negotiations after recent exchanges of fire.
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🚨 JUST NOW: Details RELEASED of the reported Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, pending President Trump approval
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1. 60-day ceasefire
2. Unrestricted and NO TOLLS in the Strait of Hormuz
3. Iran removes mines in the Strait within 30 days
4. US Naval blockade… pic.twitter.com/dQdUBCJD20
Uranium and ultimatums
The reported agreement would address one of the most sensitive issues in the talks: Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
That issue would be among the first discussed during the 60-day period. The preliminary MoU would extend the ceasefire and start negotiations aimed at ending the war permanently.
The exact terms remain unclear. It is still not certain whether the 60-day extension is meant as a deadline for the talks or simply an initial window. Reuters also reported that the White House declined to comment.
BREAKING: The U.S. and Iran have agreed to the framework of a 60-day ceasefire deal, now awaiting final sign-off from President Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader.
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Negotiators are still hashing out some of the biggest sticking points, including what happens to Iran’s highly… pic.twitter.com/6D0w1RKrfx
Meanwhile, the Hormuz chessboard
The draft deal would make vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz “unrestricted” and would see the United States lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Washington has rejected any Iranian tolling system in the waterway. The dispute over the nuclear programme remains central to Trump’s position. The reported breakthrough came after limited attacks while oil prices eased on hopes that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, could reopen more fully.
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Curtain half drawn
Trump has signalled that he is not prepared to rush into an agreement. He told media on Wednesday he was “not yet satisfied” with the negotiations, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “It’s always a mistake to get out ahead of the president.”
Reuters reported that Trump has faced pressure from Iran hawks in his own party to avoid any deal that does not quickly address Tehran’s nuclear programme. Axios said Iran has not confirmed acceptance of the MOU, leaving the deal dependent on Trump’s decision and the next round of talks.
