US-Iran Ceasefire May Be Extended By 60 Days, Awaits Trump Approval: Reports

US media reported that American and Iranian negotiators have agreed to resume nuclear talks and allow shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israel has launched strikes across Lebanon.

US-Iran Ceasefire May Be Extended By 60 Days, Awaits Trump Approval: Reports

Source : DW

The US and Iranian negotiators have agreed to extend the current ceasefire for another 60 days, unnamed sources told the US outlet Axios as well as the Associated Press, Reuters and AFP.

However, the deal is still awaiting the approval of US President Donald Trump.

According to the reports, the deal would restart nuclear talks and allow free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House did not immediately comment on the reports.

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