Mediators near deal to extend US-Iran ceasefire
A senior US official has told Axios that the United States has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire with Iran. This comes as mediators are reportedly nearing a deal to extend the truce, but Iran's demands remain unclear. The official noted there is continued engagement between the US and Iran to reach a deal. The status of the ceasefire remains in flux as diplomatic talks continue.
The AP now reports the two sides have agreed "in principle" to the extension, moving from 'nearing' a deal to having a foundational agreement.
The Associated Press reports that mediators are aiming to extend the ceasefire by at least two weeks.
Regional officials confirm the 'in principle agreement' to extend the ceasefire, noting progress is being made despite the blockade and threats.
Turkish President Erdogan has publicly confirmed Turkey's diplomatic efforts to extend the ceasefire and continue talks.
The Associated Press is now reporting the existence of a 'principle agreement' to extend the ceasefire, adding a major new source to the story.
A senior U.S. official states the U.S. has not yet agreed to an extension, clarifying that engagement is ongoing but a deal is not finalized.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has officially denied media reports of a ceasefire extension agreement and accused the U.S. of disrupting negotiations.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has specifically denied a New York Times publication about Tehran's alleged readiness to suspend uranium enrichment.
A senior US official told CNN that the US has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
An additional source, Axios, confirms the US official's statement that there is no formal agreement to extend the ceasefire.
