The White House confirmed that US and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding that provides for extending the existing ceasefire for 60 days. During this period, both sides are expected to continue talks focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program. Despite the agreement at the negotiator level, US President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval, leaving the process outcome open.
According to statements from American sources, cited by Axios and confirmed by the White House, Trump wants to carefully examine the agreement’s content before deciding whether to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Axios: Agreement for 60-day ceasefire extension
As reported by an American official, the president requested several days to weigh the facts and reach his final decision. According to Axios reporting, both sides agreed to a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump has repeatedly stated that the end of the war is “close,” but on Wednesday he told the cabinet that he is not yet satisfied with the negotiations and emphasized that Washington is not discussing sanctions relief, one of Tehran’s key demands.
Isaac Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister – a country mediating the talks – will meet tomorrow Friday in Washington with his American counterpart Marco Rubio.
