WASHINGTON (Horn post) United States and Iranian negotiators have reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension, though the agreement remains subject to approval by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to U.S. officials cited by Al Jazeera.
The reported framework follows an earlier report by Axios, which said negotiators had made significant progress in indirect talks aimed at easing tensions in the Gulf region and stabilizing maritime security around the Strait of Hormuz.
Under the proposed agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened to full international shipping traffic, while Iran would remove all naval mines from the strategic waterway within 30 days, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
The framework also reportedly includes an Iranian commitment not to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon. In return, the United States would begin discussions on potential sanctions relief and the unfreezing of Iranian financial assets held abroad.
Officials have not disclosed where the negotiations took place or when President Trump is expected to make a final decision on the proposal.
Neither the White House nor Iranian authorities have publicly commented on the reported memorandum.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint, has remained at the center of rising regional tensions, with disruptions to maritime traffic raising concerns over global energy supplies and international trade.
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