US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

By AAMER MADHANI, MATTHEW LEE, JON GAMBRELL and SAM METZ, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal, and the official noted that President Donald Trump has yet to sign off on it. The emerging memorandum of understanding came as the fragile ceasefire in the war between the U.S. and Iran appeared to be wavering. The latest flare-up in…