Daijiworld Media Network – Washington

Washington, May 28: Negotiators from the United States and Iran have reportedly reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend the ongoing ceasefire for 60 days, though the agreement is still awaiting final approval from US President Donald Trump.

According to reports, the proposed agreement is aimed at extending the truce and opening negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. The deal was reportedly finalised by negotiators earlier this week, but both sides required approval from their respective leaderships before signing the agreement.

US officials cited in media reports claimed that Iranian negotiators later informed mediators that they had secured the necessary approvals and were prepared to sign the MoU. However, Tehran has not officially confirmed the development.

Reports said Trump was briefed on the details of the agreement but asked for additional time before giving his final approval. “The president relayed to the mediators that he wants a couple of days to think about it,” a US official was quoted as saying.

The proposed 60-day framework reportedly includes commitments related to unrestricted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities, including the handling of its highly enriched uranium stockpile.

The development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia following recent military exchanges involving Iran and US forces. Reports indicated that despite the diplomatic progress, fresh incidents were reported in and around the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.

The White House has so far declined to officially comment on the reported agreement.