Iran and US deny reports of preliminary ceasefire extension agreement

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 […]