US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement on a 60-day ceasefire extension and framework for nuclear talks, the Axios news website reported, citing American officials.
The report on Thursday said President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval to the memorandum of understanding, despite negotiators from both sides largely finalising the terms.
A broader deal addressing Washington’s demands on Iran’s nuclear programme would still require further negotiations, according to Axios.
US officials cited by the news outlet said Iranian negotiators later informed mediators they secured the necessary approvals and were ready to sign the agreement, although Tehran has not publicly confirmed the claim.
The report said US negotiators briefed Trump on the proposal, but the president requested additional time before making a decision.
“The president relayed to the mediators that he wants a couple of days to think about it,” Axios quoted a US official.
