US and Iranian negotiators have reached an interim agreement on a 60-day ceasefire extension and a framework for nuclear talks, Anadolu reports.

Citing US officials, the Axios news site said President Donald Trump has yet to give final approval to the memorandum of understanding, although negotiators on both sides have largely finalized the terms.

According to Axios, a broader agreement that addresses the demands of Washington on Iran’s nuclear program would still require further negotiations.

U.S. officials cited by the media said Iranian negotiators later informed mediators that they had secured the necessary approvals and were ready to sign the deal, although Tehran has not publicly confirmed that claim.

The report said U.S. negotiators briefed Trump on the proposal, but the president asked for more time to get a decision.

“The president told mediators he wants a few days to consider it,” the report quoted a US official as saying.

Under the proposed memorandum, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would remain “unrestricted,” Axios reported. Iran would also be required to remove all mines from this strategic waterway within 30 days and refrain from imposing tariffs or harassing shipping.

The report adds that the US naval blockade would be gradually lifted in line with the return of commercial maritime activity.

According to Axios, the memorandum would also include an Iranian commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons development and give it prioritizing negotiations on Tehran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and enrichment activities during the 60-day period.

In return, the US would agree to discuss sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds as part of the talks, while the memorandum would also include mechanisms aimed at facilitating the delivery of goods and humanitarian aid to Iran.

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