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US, Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, launch nuclear talks

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and begin nuclear talks.
  • The deal, awaiting President Trump's approval, also includes modalities for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting U.S. sanctions on Iran.
  • Discussions will address Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.

United States and Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days and initiate talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, according to a U.S. official. The agreement, however, is contingent on President Donald Trump's final approval.

President Donald Trump had yet to sign off on it

— U.S. officialRegarding the tentative agreement for extending the ceasefire and launching nuclear talks.

Discussions also reportedly cover the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas transport. Modalities for clearing mines from the strait are under discussion, with Iran expected to remove them within 30 days. In return, the U.S. would gradually lift its naval blockade and ease sanctions, allowing Iran to increase oil sales. The closure of the strait has previously caused oil prices to surge.

modalities for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removing all mines along the route were also being discussed

— U.S. officialDetailing the scope of the ongoing negotiations.

A key point of negotiation will be Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, which is a short technical step from weapons-grade levels. Iran possesses approximately 440.9 kilograms of this material, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Analysts suggest Iran might consider China or Russia as a third party to hold the enriched uranium, though President Trump has expressed discomfort with such an arrangement.

Iran will not be able to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran will have to remove all mines from the vital waterway within 30 days

— U.S. officialExplaining the terms related to the Strait of Hormuz.

The tentative deal emerged amid a fragile ceasefire, with recent incidents including Kuwait intercepting missiles fired from Iran. Iran claimed retaliation for earlier U.S. airstrikes on a base in an unnamed Gulf state. The U.S. official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to comment publicly.

Among the first issues to be negotiated during the 60-day ceasefire is what will happen to Iran’s highly enriched uranium

— U.S. officialHighlighting a central point of contention in the nuclear talks.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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