US, Iran Weigh Two-Week Ceasefire Extension as Talks Continue
Summary
- The US and Iran are considering extending the current ceasefire by about two weeks.
- The discussions are taking place as negotiations continue over key issues including the nuclear issue, the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions.
- With tensions in the Middle East continuing, whether the ceasefire is extended and whether negotiations make progress are likely to be key factors shaping the region's next phase.
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The US and Iran are considering a roughly two-week extension of their current ceasefire as the two sides seek more time to keep negotiations going.
Walter Bloomberg reported on July 15 that the sides are discussing extending the truce by about two weeks.
The discussions are taking place as talks continue over key issues including the nuclear issue, the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions. The move reflects the difficulty of reaching an agreement in the near term.
Mediator countries including Pakistan are continuing efforts to narrow differences between the two sides. Extending the ceasefire could help preserve the conditions for further negotiations.
With tensions in the Middle East still high, whether the ceasefire is extended and whether talks make progress are likely to be key factors shaping the region's next phase.
JH Kim
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