May 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran areclose to signing a dealinvolving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened,Iranwould be able to freely sell oil and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios reported on Saturday, citing a U.S. official.According to the Axios report, during the 60-day period, the Strait of Hormuz would be open with no tolls and Iran would agree to clear the mines it deployed in the strait to let ships pass freely.

Mediators say proposal would extend the ceasefire, gradually reopen Hormuz and ease pressure on Iranian ports, while delaying detailed nuclear negotiations for a later phase

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

The US and Iran are close to signing a 60-day ceasefire agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allow Iran to freely export oil, and begin negotiations on curbing…

The U.S. and Iran are reportedly discussing a phased plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a potential agreement to end hostilities, according to a Nikkei report citing a…