Source: Tentative 60-day Iran ceasefire awaits Trump’s approval

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By Ryan Morgan & Emel Akan Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have tentatively agreed upon a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend their current ceasefire and enable further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, a U.S. government source has confirmed. The deal is awaiting final sign-off by President Donald Trump, the source said on Thursday. Axios was first to report the development. The understanding was reached after Trump directed offensive military actions against Iran on Feb. 28, leading to 38 days of large-scale fighting before Washington and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire on April 7. Tensions have…

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