US, Iran agree to extend 60-day ceasefire, Al Arabiya reports

The United States and Iran have agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire, Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya reports on August 17, citing sources.

“Information has been received that there is agreement to extend the 60-day ceasefire between Iran and the United States,” the sources told the broadcaster.

They added that the period stipulated in a memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran last June expires on August 17.

By Aghakazim Guliyev