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oi-Ashish Rana
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement designed to extend the ongoing ceasefire and reopen diplomatic engagement over Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to a report by Axios published on Thursday.
The US and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire and reopen diplomatic engagement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to Axios. This deal, cited by US officials, requires final approval from President Donald Trump.
The report, citing two US officials, stated that both countries have agreed to a 60-day memorandum of understanding. However, the arrangement is yet to receive final approval from US President Donald Trump.
60-day framework aimed at easing tensions
According to the Axios report, the proposed memorandum of understanding is intended to maintain the current ceasefire between the two countries while creating space for broader negotiations related to Iran’s nuclear activities.
The agreement is being viewed as an important diplomatic step after months of heightened tensions and concerns over the possibility of further escalation in the region. Officials familiar with the discussions reportedly described the framework as a temporary mechanism to stabilise the situation and restart formal dialogue.
Donald Trump yet to approve agreement
Despite negotiators reportedly reaching an understanding, the deal has not yet become official. Axios reported that the agreement still requires “final approval” from President Donald Trump before it can move forward.
There has been no formal announcement from the White House or Iranian authorities regarding the proposed arrangement. It also remains unclear whether any additional conditions or amendments may be introduced before approval is granted.
Nuclear talks expected to resume
If approved, the agreement could pave the way for renewed talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, an issue that has remained a major point of dispute between Washington and Tehran for years.
The memorandum is expected to serve as a temporary diplomatic bridge while both sides discuss longer-term arrangements related to nuclear restrictions, inspections and regional security concerns.
The Axios report cited two US officials as sources for the development, though no further details about the terms of the understanding were immediately available.
