16 hours ago
9
ARTICLE AD BOX
Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 17:32 IST
With the ceasefire set to expire next week, mediators are pushing for an extension as differences persist over nuclear activity, shipping routes and war damages.
An Iranian flag flutters near a residential building damaged by a strike on March 4, in Tehran, Iran. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week.
The US blockade on Iranian ports and renewed Iranian threats have imperiled the week-old agreement, but regional officials said Wednesday they were making progress, telling The Associated Press that the United States and Iran had given an “in principle agreement" to extend it to allow for more diplomacy.
Before the two-week ceasefire expires on April 22, mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages — according to one of the regional officials who is involved in mediation efforts.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - Associated Press)Handpicked stories, in your inbox
A newsletter with the best of our journalism
Location :
Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
First Published:
April 15, 2026, 17:32 IST
News world US, Iran Agree In Principle To Extend Ceasefire As Mediators Push To Salvage Truce
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Read More
English (US) ·