US and Iran Close on Deal but 'Not There Yet'
The proposed 60-day accord would reopen commercial traffic and ease sanctions as negotiators begin talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- On Thursday, the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and lift shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, pending final approval from President Donald Trump.
- The proposed 60-day agreement mandates "unrestricted" shipping through the strait while requiring Iran to remove all mines within 30 days, as negotiators address Iran's enriched uranium stockpile of 440.9 kilograms.
- American Vice President JD Vance said the parties are "very close" to a final deal but warned they are "not there yet," citing ongoing discussions regarding specific language points and enrichment questions.
- President Trump warned that Oman must ensure the strait remains open, stating "Oman will behave just like everybody else or we'll have to blow them up," while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to "aggressively target" Oman.
- Regional conflict continues as Israel reports 3,324 deaths in its fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah, and military delegations are preparing for US-brokered talks next week to address the wider Middle East war.
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Iran and the US are reportedly close to reaching a deal that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days.
It has been said on several occasions that the US and Iran are facing an agreement to extend the ceasefire. Now reports are fueling new hope. US Vice Vance speaks of "many progress". But whether Trump and Tehran agree is open.
US-Vize JD Vance sees progress in the Iran-US agreement. However, a final agreement in the Iran war is still pending. Trump's reaction is unclear.
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US and Iran close on deal but 'not there yet'
US Vice President JD Vance has said that Washington was "not there yet" with Iran on an agreement but that the parties were close, adding that the US was in a position where it could substantially set back Tehran's nuclear program.
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