DUBAI: A senior Iranian official stated on Wednesday that there have been no discussions between Iran and the United States regarding the extension of their ceasefire. According to this official, Iran views the agreement as lacking a specific start date, so there is nothing to prolong.
This clarification follows reports from Turkey’s Anadolu agency, which cited Pakistani government sources saying that Iran and the U.S. had consented to prolong a 60-day ceasefire established in June.
The original agreement aimed for an “immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts.” However, it quickly fell apart, with U.S. President Donald Trump declaring it “over” on July 7, and Iran’s foreign ministry announcing it “suspended” just a week later.
The Iranian official emphasized that there is no talk of an extension because, from Iran’s perspective, the ceasefire never officially began. They argued that the U.S. breached the interim agreement just 48 hours after it was made and withdrew shortly thereafter.
The 60-day timeframe mentioned in the original agreement was intended as a negotiable period for Iran and the U.S. to finalize regulations concerning Tehran’s nuclear program and ease U.S. sanctions.
Before moving into further negotiations, several conditions needed to be met, including a ceasefire in Lebanon, unrestricted navigation in the Gulf, and allowing Iran to sell its oil.
The official also noted that discussions are ongoing through intermediaries about the U.S. returning to the interim agreement and establishing a timeline to fulfill its commitments. However, they stressed that there has been no progress on this matter.
