Regarding the existing ceasefire, Vance said that “Ceasefires are always a little messy,” but it’s “very much holding.” WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday evening confirmed there was a tentative agreement, but said it was unclear whether President Donald Trump would approve it. This story continues below. “It’s…
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The attack on Kuwait, which the U.S. Central Command said happened late Wednesday night, was the latest flare-up to shake the fragile ceasefire. WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Thursday slammed Iran for violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack in the latest flare-up that threatened ongoing negotiations to end the war. U.S. Central Command said that Kuwait had intercepted missiles launched by Iran late Wednesday night, calling the Iranian attack on one of America’s top allies in the Persian Gulf an “egregious ceasefire violation.” Kuwait had earlier announced an attack on its territory, and Iran said…