US, Iran Reach Ceasefire Extension Framework, Await Trump’s Approval

US, Iran Reach Ceasefire Extension Framework, Await Trump’s Approval

US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly agreed on a preliminary framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension in the Middle East conflict, but the deal remains subject to final approval from US President Donald Trump, according to American sources.

The development follows renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran after both sides accused each other of violating an existing truce, raising fears of further escalation in the already volatile region.

According to reports cited by US officials and international media, the proposed framework is based on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at extending the ceasefire and reopening structured negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional security issues. A key component of the deal includes the restoration of normal commercial activity in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic oil shipping routes.

Under the proposed arrangement, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would be free of tolls, restrictions, or harassment. Iran would also be required to remove naval mines within 30 days, while the United States would lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports once safe maritime movement is restored. However, despite reported progress, the agreement has not yet been finalized or officially signed off by President Trump.

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Iranian authorities have pushed back on claims that a final deal has been reached. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to Tehran’s negotiation team, said the draft text is still under review and has not been concluded. Iranian officials also stressed that any ceasefire agreement would only be considered valid once formally announced by Tehran, not through external declarations.

The diplomatic developments come after a fresh spike in violence following strikes linked to US forces on the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran. Iranian state media claimed the Revolutionary Guards targeted an American-linked airbase in response, while US allies in the region, including Kuwait, reported intercepting incoming projectiles.

Kuwait later condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on its territory, calling them a “dangerous escalation.” The US Central Command described Iran’s response as an “egregious ceasefire violation,” while Iranian officials insisted the US strikes were themselves breaches of the truce.

A major sticking point in the negotiations remains the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route through which a large portion of the world’s energy supply flows. Reports indicate Iran has restricted access to the waterway since the conflict began on February 28, significantly affecting global oil shipments and energy prices.

US forces said they intercepted multiple Iranian drones and prevented further attacks near the strait, highlighting the continued military volatility in the area. Global oil prices reportedly fluctuated following news of both renewed clashes and the potential ceasefire framework, with traders reacting to uncertainty over supply disruptions in the Gulf region.

President Donald Trump’s approval is now seen as the decisive factor in whether the proposed framework progresses into a formal agreement or collapses amid ongoing hostilities. US officials have indicated that any final deal must align with Washington’s security conditions and regional red lines.

Meanwhile, the conflict continues to spill into Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah forces remain engaged despite a separate ceasefire arrangement. Israeli airstrikes near Beirut and southern Lebanon reportedly killed multiple civilians and military personnel, while cross-border attacks continue between both sides. Analysts warn that without a sustained diplomatic breakthrough, the Middle East risks further escalation across multiple fronts.

US, Iran Reach Ceasefire Extension Framework, Await Trump’s Approval