Russia: US-Iran ceasefire extension could prevent escalation
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Russia's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated that a 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran could be an opportunity to avoid further escalation and prevent a "catastrophic, irreversible collapse."
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Russia's special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev commented on reports of a potential 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran. The Financial Times reported that the agreement could involve discussions on Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions relief.
MOSCOW, May 23. /TASS/. The 60-day extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran could be an opportunity to avoid further escalation, Russian special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev stated.
"The world needs peace to avoid [a] catastrophic, irreversible collapse," the envoy wrote on his X page in English, commenting on reports that the US and Iran are close to reaching an agreement to extend the ceasefire for 60 days.
The Financial Times previously reported, citing sources, that the two sides are working out a framework for discussing Tehran’s nuclear program. According to the newspaper, the agreement could include the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s destruction or transfer of its stockpiles of enriched uranium. In return, Washington could ease the blockade of Iranian ports, relax sanctions, and gradually unfreeze Tehran’s overseas assets.
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Perspectiva de IA — posibilidades, no hechos
US and Iran will reach an agreement to extend the ceasefire for 60 days.
Posible · En días
Discussions on Iran's nuclear program will commence.
Posible · En semanas
Preguntas abiertas
- Will the US and Iran finalize the ceasefire extension?
- What are the specific details of the framework for discussing Iran's nuclear program?
- What are the exact terms for the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz?
- What is the timeline for the gradual unfreezing of Tehran's overseas assets?
