WASHINGTON/CAIRO — The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sources told Reuters, though US President Donald Trump has yet to approve it and Iranian state media said it had not been finalized.

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the current ceasefire and reopening…

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The deal is still pending U.S. President Donald Trump's approval, U.S. officials said.

US, Iran agree deal but need Trump approval: sources

Plan for truce extension awaits Trump approval