US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran are close to a deal to extend a ceasefire amid fighting in the Middle East, but no agreement is finalized. Multiple outlets report Vance tells reporters the negotiations have made “a lot of progress,” describing talks as “very close,” while also saying the parties are “not there yet.” The remaining issue is approval from President Donald Trump, which several reports characterize as unclear or pending. One account notes Trump has not yet indicated a clear decision.
Iranian and US officials also describe the situation as still unresolved: at least one report says Iran maintains that no agreement has been made. At the same time, the talks occur alongside continued regional instability. PBS NewsHour reports that US and Iranian militaries again trade fire, and Iran launches a ballistic missile at Kuwait, underscoring heightened tensions as negotiations continue. Overall, sources converge that negotiations are advanced, with specific terms discussed, but the ceasefire-extension deal depends on Trump’s sign-off and is not confirmed as completed.
