WASHINGTON/CAIRO — The United States and Iran are discussing a possible extension of a ceasefire and related measures to ease maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the talks, though no agreement has been finalized and approval from both governments is still pending.
The proposed framework would reportedly extend the current truce for 60 days and allow for expanded maritime access through the strategic waterway while broader negotiations continue on disputed issues, including Iran’s nuclear program.
Officials cautioned that the discussions remain ongoing and that there is no certainty an agreement will be reached.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said talks were continuing but stressed that an outcome was not guaranteed.
“We’re not there yet, but we’re very close and we’re going to keep on working at it,” Vance told reporters in Washington. “I can’t guarantee that we’re going to get there, but right now I feel pretty good about it.”
Iranian officials, as well as state media, have said that no final text of any agreement has been confirmed, with Tehran continuing to dispute or downplay claims of an imminent deal.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil and liquefied natural gas, has remained a point of heightened concern amid broader regional tensions.
Separately, both sides have continued to exchange accusations over recent security incidents in the region, including reported drone activity and defensive military responses. These claims could not be independently verified.
Regional mediators, including Pakistan and Oman, have continued diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing tensions and supporting maritime security.
Negotiations remain focused on key sticking points, including U.S. sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear activities, which Tehran says are peaceful in nature.
Despite reports of diplomatic momentum, officials on both sides have emphasized that significant gaps remain and that any potential agreement is still under negotiation.
Edgardo Hernal started college at UP Diliman and received his BA in Economics from San Sebastian College, Manila, and Masters in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in Oak Brook, IL. He has 25 years of copy editing and management experience at Thomson West, a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters.
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