U.S., Iran consider extending ceasefire by two weeks – Bloomberg

The United States and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire, which is set to expire on Tuesday, April 21, by another two weeks to allow more time for negotiations on a potential peace agreement.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by Bloomberg, citing informed sources.

Sources say mediators are working to arrange technical talks to resolve the most contentious issues. These include restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran’s uranium enrichment activities.

The sources added that, if successful, these discussions could pave the way for a new round of high-level talks between officials from both countries.

It is noted that there is still no guarantee the ceasefire will be extended, and the United States has not yet agreed to that.

According to the sources, neither Iran nor the United States wants a return to hostilities.

It remains unclear whether Israel supports extending the truce with Iran, although the country previously stated it would follow Washington’s lead.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that negotiations with Iran could resume in Pakistan within the next two days.

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