Frankfurt (Germany), 12 Aug. (LaPresse) – Iran and the United States have agreed to extend the 60-day ceasefire provided for in the Islamabad Memorandum, which is due to expire on 17 August. This was reported by Pakistani government sources quoted by the Anadolu Agency. “Both sides have informed the mediators of their agreement to extend the deadline,” said a source close to the negotiations, adding that Tehran and Washington are still exchanging messages to determine the duration of the extension. The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, was agreed in April. On 17 June, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, launching negotiations to reach a final agreement. The talks subsequently stalled due to differences over security guarantees and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s main routes for the transport of energy and goods. Between 8 and 24 July, the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes. Washington struck targets on Iranian territory, whilst Tehran responded by attacking what it described as US military facilities and assets in several Arab countries, including Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Iran: media reports suggest Tehran and the US have agreed to extend the ceasefire
Frankfurt (Germany), 12 Aug. (LaPresse) – Iran and the United States have agreed to extend the 60-day ceasefire provided for in the Islamabad Memorandum, which is due to expire on 17 August. This was reported by Pakistani government sources quoted by the Anadolu Agency. “Both sides have informed the mediators of their agreement to extend the deadline,” said a source close to the negotiations, adding that Tehran and Washington are still exchanging messages to determine the duration of the extension. The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, was agreed in April. On 17 June, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, launching negotiations to reach a final agreement. The talks subsequently stalled due to differences over security guarantees and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s main routes for the transport of energy and goods. Between 8 and 24 July, the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes. Washington struck targets on Iranian territory, whilst Tehran responded by attacking what it described as US military facilities and assets in several Arab countries, including Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait.