US and Iran reach tentative deal for 60-day truce extension, officials say
Summary
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and begin talks to end the war permanently, pending approval from President Donald Trump. The deal reportedly includes allowing free ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.Key Facts
- The US and Iran agreed on a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days.
- The agreement needs final approval from President Donald Trump.
- The deal allows unrestricted passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US would lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports under the deal.
- Iran claims joint control of the Hormuz Strait with Oman, but the US rejects Iranian control.
- US Treasury Secretary threatened Oman with sanctions if it imposes fees on ships in the strait.
- Iran denied the deal is finalized and said it will announce any agreement officially.
- The agreement requires Iran to commit to not developing nuclear weapons, which Iran has stated previously.
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