Negotiators from the United States and Iran have agreed on terms for a 60-day extension of the ceasefire that began on 28 February, according to Euronews. The draft includes provisions on Strait of Hormuz shipping, sanctions waivers, and the start of nuclear talks. Final approval is required from President Donald Trump and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Read at Fox News →The 60-day ceasefire extension offers a diplomatic opening focused on de-escalation, sanctions relief, and nuclear talks to ease humanitarian pressures.
“Mutual concessions on shipping, blockades, and frozen assets as pragmatic engagement”
The draft risks repeating JCPOA flaws by granting oil waivers for vague future talks instead of demanding verifiable denuclearization upfront.
“Trump approval as critical firewall against erosion of US leverage”
Core provisions reduce state barriers to trade and exchange while highlighting concentrated veto power held by two leaders.
“Sanctions and blockades as collective punishments distorting markets”
All views overlook unverified post-strike context and Pakistan's role, treating the process as a stable bilateral negotiation.
“Internal Iranian power shifts and verification feasibility after reported strikes”
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