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U.S. and Iran could extend ceasefire by two weeks, report says

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16 April, 12:28 AM

The United States and Iran are considering extending a ceasefire that expires on April 21 by two weeks to give negotiators more time to work toward a peace agreement, Bloomberg reported on April 15, citing a person familiar with the discussions.

The source said mediators are trying to arrange technical consultations to resolve the most contentious issues, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s uranium enrichment.

“If successful, those talks could pave the way toward the next round of negotiations between senior officials from the countries, said the person,” Bloomberg wrote.

A U.S. official said there are no guarantees the ceasefire will be extended and that the United States has not yet agreed to an extension. Another person familiar with the negotiations said neither Tehran nor Washington wants a return to fighting.

Bloomberg said it was unclear whether Israel supports an extension of the truce with Iran, though Israel has previously said it would follow Washington’s lead. The Kan network reported that Israel’s security cabinet was meeting on April 15 to discuss a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel is conducting a separate war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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