US-Iran deal extending ceasefire awaits Trump green light
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days while discussing Iran's nuclear program. The deal awaits approval from US President Donald Trump, who has not yet commented on the terms. Both nations have accused each other of violating the current truce, complicating the negotiations.
- ▪The US and Iran have a preliminary deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days.
- ▪US President Trump has yet to agree to the terms of the deal.
- ▪Both countries have accused each other of violating the ceasefire during negotiations.
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US-Iran deal extending ceasefire awaits Trump green lightSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIranians drive in front of a large anti-US billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz in Tehran. PHOTO: EPAPublished May 29, 2026, 10:36 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 10:37 PMListenWASHINGTON – The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and discuss the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, buoying hopes for a resolution to a three-month conflict that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are private, confirmed an earlier report from Axios.US President Donald Trump has…
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