According to Yonhap News and Axios, two U.S. officials and local sources involved in the negotiations indicated that additional discussions on nuclear-related issues, as requested by President Trump, are still necessary to finalize the agreement.
U.S. officials stated that as of May 26, both sides had largely agreed on the terms of the negotiations. Notably, Iranian representatives conveyed to the U.S. that they were prepared to sign the MOU after receiving approval from their leadership.
However, after reviewing the details of the final proposal from the U.S. negotiating team, President Trump did not immediately grant his approval. One U.S. official told Axios, "The president asked the mediators for a few days to think it over."
U.S. officials indicated that the MOU would specify an extension of the ceasefire for 60 days, allowing unrestricted passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This means there will be no tolls or attacks aimed at disrupting maritime traffic, and Iran must remove all mines from the strait within 30 days, according to U.S. officials.
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