Iran and the United States have both denied reports of a “preliminary agreement” to extend the ceasefire, amid continued diplomatic contacts between the two sides. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected circulating claims of such an agreement, describing them as rumours and speculation that have not been confirmed. At the same time, a US source cited by Axios said that Washington has refused to extend the truce, despite ongoing communication channels aimed at reaching a broader understanding. The statements came in response to a report by the Associated Press suggesting that both sides had given initial approval to extend the ceasefire to allow more time for diplomacy. Negotiations remain stalled over three key issues: Iran’s nuclear program, navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and war reparations. Iran and the United States had announced a two-week ceasefire on April 8, followed by talks in Islamabad that ended without tangible results. While no official announcement has been made regarding a resumption of hostilities, the United States continues to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, as mediators work to arrange a new round of negotiations. READ: White House says next round of talks with Iran ‘very likely’ in Islamabad
Iran and the United States have both denied reports of a “preliminary agreement” to extend the ceasefire, amid continued diplomatic contacts between the two sides. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected circulating claims of such an agreement, describing them as…
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S. to announce new economic isolation measures while hostilities appear to have resumed.
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