United States and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the current ceasefire and launching formal negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, according to two US officials and a regional source involved in mediation efforts.
However, US President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval to the proposed arrangement, while Tehran has also not officially confirmed its acceptance of the deal.
The reported understanding marks a potentially major diplomatic breakthrough after months of escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. If approved, the agreement could create space for broader negotiations focused on Washington’s demands regarding Iran’s nuclear activities and regional security concerns.
Sources familiar with the talks said the proposed memorandum would temporarily extend the fragile ceasefire currently in place while negotiators work toward a more comprehensive agreement. Despite the progress, officials cautioned that significant disagreements remain unresolved and that further intensive negotiations would be required before reaching a final settlement.
The talks come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East following months of military exchanges that have destabilised the region and threatened global energy markets. Although mediation efforts have produced temporary pauses in fighting, repeated flare-ups have raised doubts about the durability of any ceasefire.
Meanwhile, diplomatic channels have remained active as regional and international actors push for a negotiated resolution to prevent a wider conflict. Analysts said the proposed memorandum could serve as an important confidence-building measure if both sides formally endorse it.
Trump has repeatedly insisted that any long-term agreement must address Iran’s nuclear ambitions and security policies, while Iranian officials have demanded guarantees regarding sanctions relief and regional sovereignty.
Observers said the coming days would likely determine whether the proposed arrangement evolves into a broader diplomatic process or collapses amid continued mistrust and military tensions between the two sides.
