US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Vice president JD Vance on Thursday evening confirmed there was a tentative agreement, but said it was unclear if president Donald Trump would approve it. “It’s hard to say exactly when or if the president’s going to sign,” Vance told reporters.
“We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points,” he added. The president has previously insisted that any deal include the Strait of Hormuz being opened, Iran committing to not pursue a nuclear programme, and giving up its supply of enriched uranium.
US officials said the MOU will allow “unrestricted” shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran will reportedly have to remove all mines from the oil passageway within 30 days.
The US naval blockade would also have to be lifted, and Iran would commit not to pursue a nuclear weapon, Axios reported.
