The US and Iran have reached an agreement to continue the 60-day ceasefire in effect under the Islamabad Agreement beyond Aug. 17.
The parties have conveyed their decision to extend the ceasefire to mediators, but negotiations over how long it will continue after that date have not yet concluded.
Negotiation period under the Islamabad Agreement
The US and Iran signed the Islamabad Agreement on June 17 to end the war involving Iran. The agreement provides for a 60-day negotiation period to reach a lasting accord.