The United States and Iran closed in on a framework for a ceasefire extension detail Thursday but President Donald Trump has yet to approve any agreement, US officials said.US sources told AFP earlier that the two sides had reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to prolong the truce for 60 days.But US Vice President JD Vance said Trump -- who was notably silent throughout the day -- had yet to sign on the dotted line. There was no immediate reaction from Iran.
US, Iran near deal but Trump sign-off awaited
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