Scoop: U.S. and Iran reach deal but need Trump's final approval, officials say [View all]

Source: Axios

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump has yet to give it his final approval, two U.S. officials and a regional source involved in the mediation efforts tell Axios.

Why it matters: The signing of the MOU would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the war started, but a final agreement that tackles Trump's nuclear demands would still require further intensive negotiations.

Behind the scenes: U.S. officials said the deal terms were mostly agreed as of Tuesday, but both sides still needed to get approval from senior leadership.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/iran-peace-deal-trump-approval