The United States and Iran have agreed "in-principle" to extend truce, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. The two-week ceasefire between both the warring nations was scheduled to expire on April 21. The move is aimed at allowing more time for diplomacy, as mediators on both sides look for a way out of the conflict, the news agency reported, citing regional officials. There was no official word from Washington or Tehran by the time the preliminary reports emerged. There have been indications related to a truce extension since late on Monday, which led to crude oil prices easing and equity markets globally recovering. Trump could be heard as saying, in clips of an yet-to-be-aired interview with Fox News Business, that the waR is "very close to over". However, he has been making similar claims since the start of the conflict. Earlier, on Tuesday, the US president told the New York Times that fresh negotiations could be held "over the next two days". The talks are likely to be held again in Islamabad, he added. "It's more likely that we go back there. Why should we go to some country that has nothing to do with it?" ALSO READ: US Sets Fresh Terms for Iran Talks Ahead of Possible Deal Revival According to multiple media reports, Washington has set two key conditions for the second round of talks. First, Iran must fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route currently affected by conflict and restrictions. Second, the Iranian delegation must have clear authority from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to negotiate and finalise any agreement. Trump has cited Vice President JD Vance's allegations that the Iranian delegation needed the prior approval of the IRGC for key decisions, during the previous round of talks. “That's ultimately why we left. The delegation couldn't close anything,” CNN quoted Vance as saying. ALSO READ: US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Second Round Of Truce Talks Can Happen In Next 2 Days, Says Trump Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
The United States and Iran have agreed "in-principle" to extend truce, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. The two-week ceasefire between both the warring nations was scheduled to expire on April 21. The move is aimed at allowing more time for diplomacy, as mediators on b…
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The United States and Israel have reportedly engaged in a regional conflict with Iran for nearly six months, during which Strait of Hormuz oil transit has remained significantly below prewar levels of 20 million barrels per day, despite U.S. officials claiming Navy escort operations.
Although the Strait typically facilitates over 20% of global energy trade, analysts suggest that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may continue to restrict normal transit even if diplomatic agreements are reached. Current tensions have escalated following the expiration of a reported 60-day ceasefire, prompting the U.
S. to announce new economic isolation measures while hostilities appear to have resumed.
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Mediator Oman reported that the United States and Iran made progress in their negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program on Thursday. However, the hours-long talks concluded without a clear indication of a final agreement.