Vance says it’s ‘still TBD’ whether Trump will sign a U.S.-Iran deal, as both sides try to extend truce The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a 60-day ceasefire extension and potential talks on Iran’s nuclear program, with U.S. sources indicating a tentative agreement is pending President Trump’s approval. Despite Vice President JD Vance reporting progress, the deal’s finalization is uncertain, with ongoing disputes over language points. The ceasefire remains fragile, marked by recent defensive strikes by the Pentagon and retaliatory accusations from Iran, alongside new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports.

• A tentative agreement for a 60-day ceasefire extension and nuclear program talks between the U.S. and Iran is pending President Trump’s approval.
• Vice President JD Vance stated progress is being made, but the deal’s finalization is still ‘TBD’ and depends on President Trump’s decision.
• The ceasefire is fragile, with recent U.S. defensive strikes and Iranian accusations of truce violations, including a missile launch toward Kuwait intercepted by Kuwaiti forces.
• The U.S. Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on companies allegedly aiding Iran’s oil exports to China and other markets.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, as Pakistan mediates indirect talks.
• Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons but emphasized dignity in diplomacy.
• The U.S. military has stated that recent strikes were defensive, targeting Iranian drones and launch sites.
• The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority for attempting to collect fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Israel expanded its campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, declaring areas near the border as combat zones and ordering evacuations.