US and Iran agree in principle to extend ceasefire, Trump’s final approval pending: report

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary understanding to extend their ongoing ceasefire, with the arrangement now awaiting final approval from US President Donald Trump, according to an Axios report.

The proposed framework reportedly includes a 60-day memorandum of understanding designed to preserve the truce and create space for renewed negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the agreement has not yet been formally cleared by Trump, leaving its implementation uncertain.

The development comes amid continued volatility in the region, following recent exchanges of fire between the two sides. Earlier this week, Iran launched strikes targeting a US air base in Kuwait after Washington carried out operations linked to what it described as an Iranian drone threat.

US Central Command said American forces intercepted multiple Iranian drones and struck a command facility in Bandar Abbas that was allegedly preparing further launches. Kuwaiti authorities also reported intercepting a ballistic missile aimed at a US military installation.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for targeting a US-linked base in response to earlier strikes and warned of stronger retaliation if attacks continue. Iranian state-linked media described the actions as a “more decisive response” to any further escalation.

The fragile security situation has also drawn criticism from regional governments. Kuwait condemned the missile attack and urged restraint, warning that continued escalation could destabilise the broader Gulf region.

The latest diplomatic efforts come as international mediators, including Pakistan, continue behind-the-scenes engagement to prevent further deterioration of the conflict and explore pathways toward a longer-term settlement.