U.S. and Iran Reach Tentative Ceasefire Extension Awaiting Trump Approval
Negotiators agreed to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and open new nuclear talks. The agreement requires final approval from President Trump, who has requested unspecified changes.
pbs.orgU.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement nearly a week ago to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and begin new talks on Iran's nuclear program. The deal still requires President Trump's final approval. Trump has asked for unspecified alterations to the text.
A 14-day ceasefire took effect on April 7 after 38 days of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Both sides have conducted additional strikes since then. President Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the incidents did not represent a full breakdown. "It’s a different part of the world," he said.
Officials inside the administration and Republican lawmakers have expressed concern that renewed bombing would strain munitions stocks that could take years to replace. Gulf allies have warned that further strikes risk Iranian retaliation against energy infrastructure.
Democrats in Congress have highlighted the effect of higher fuel costs on American households. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated that anonymous reports of internal divisions were inaccurate. "Those actually involved in sensitive discussions know to trust in President Trump, who will always do what is best for U.S. national security," Kelly said.
Israel and Lebanon announced a renewed ceasefire on Wednesday following a call in which Trump urged Israel to stand down. Hezbollah did not participate in the talks.
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