The United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days

BlockBeats News, May 23rd, according to the Financial Times, a mediator believes that the US and Iran are close to reaching an agreement aimed at extending the ceasefire by 60 days and laying the groundwork for discussions on Iran's nuclear program.

According to high-level sources familiar with the negotiations, the agreement will include gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a commitment to negotiate the dilution or transfer of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The US will also ease the blockade of Iranian ports, agree to implement sanction exemptions, and unfreeze Tehran's overseas assets in stages.

A diplomat familiar with the details of the negotiations said, "This agreement seems to be moving in the right direction. It has now been submitted to the US for review, and Iran is likely prepared to make more concessions on the nuclear issue." The emergence of these signs of progress is thanks to a series of crucial talks held between Pakistani and Qatari negotiators with their Iranian counterparts on Thursday and Friday.