Trump holds key to new US-Iran ceasefire extension

A proposed two-month extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump, despite both sides reaching a preliminary understanding after weeks of negotiations, according to reports citing US officials.

The draft agreement would extend the current truce by 60 days and pave the way for fresh talks on the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, a key issue at the center of long-running tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Officials familiar with the discussions said the two sides have made progress in recent rounds of talks and have agreed in principle to continue the ceasefire. However, neither the White House nor Iran’s leadership has formally endorsed the proposal, leaving its implementation uncertain.

The development comes amid fragile regional stability and continued accusations of ceasefire violations. Both countries have recently traded blame over military actions, underscoring the challenges facing efforts to secure a longer-term agreement.

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to the negotiations, reported that discussions remain ongoing and that no final deal has yet been signed.

Meanwhile, the White House has dismissed reports circulating in Iranian media about an alleged draft memorandum outlining broader concessions and security arrangements, describing those claims as inaccurate.

Speaking earlier this week, President Trump said negotiations with Iran were moving forward but indicated that significant issues remain unresolved. He noted that Tehran’s latest proposals had not yet fully satisfied US expectations.

The proposed extension is seen as a critical opportunity to prevent further escalation and create diplomatic space for broader negotiations. Attention is now focused on whether Trump will give the final green light to the agreement, a move that could shape the next phase of US-Iran relations and regional security.

Source: BBC