U.S.-Iran Memorandum: Awaiting Trump's Approval
The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum to extend their ceasefire by 60 days. However, President Trump has not yet approved it. Despite previous claims by the Trump administration of nearing a deal, Iran has often disputed these claims, adding tension to the negotiations.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 28-05-2026 22:01 IST | Created: 28-05-2026 22:01 IST
The United States and Iran have come to an understanding to extend their mutual ceasefire by 60 days, pending approval from President Donald Trump. Talks of this agreement surfaced after a source briefed Reuters on the development, with Axios first reporting the news.
The Trump administration has previously announced potential deals to halt hostilities, only for Iran to challenge or minimize these assertions. Domestically, Trump faces mounting pressure from Iran hawks within his party, who oppose any agreement that doesn't promptly tackle Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The White House has opted not to provide any comments on the situation as of now.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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