Iran-US ceasefire likely to be extended; nuclear talks enter new phase
US sources have reported that Tehran and Washington have reached a preliminary understanding to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of nuclear talks; an agreement that has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran.
US Vice President JD Vance announced on Thursday evening that the two sides are close to a preliminary framework, but differences over some details and the text of the agreement continue. He said it is not yet clear whether Donald Trump will finalize the agreement.
As the consultations continue, regional tensions have not subsided. US Central Command announced that Kuwaiti defense systems have intercepted several missiles fired by Iran; an event that highlights the fragility of the current ceasefire.
According to reports, one of the main axes of the agreement is related to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is said to be committed.
not disrupt the passage of ships and collect naval mines in this strategic waterway within 30 days. In return, the United States is likely to ease some of the economic and maritime restrictions against Iran in order to increase Iranian oil exports.
The case of Iran’s enriched uranium reserves remains the most important issue of dispute between the two countries.
American officials say that talks on how to manage these reserves will continue and the final decision will be made in the next stages of the negotiations.
Iran has also stressed that any broader agreement must include a halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah; while Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the suburbs of Beirut continue.
Shahbanou Reporter
Iran-US ceasefire likely to be extended; nuclear talks enter new phase
