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The memo defines 60 days for negotiations to continue and reach a deal, said the officials, who spoke to the New York Times on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy.
They expressed optimism that Tehran and Washington would sign the memorandum when they meet in Pakistan for a second round of talks expected to be scheduled in the next few days.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he might travel to Pakistan if a deal to end the war in Iran was signed there, hours after the country said it expected to host a second round of negotiations between American and Iranian officials.
Senior Pakistani mediators were in Tehran this week in an effort to shore up the US-Iran cease-fire that is set to expire next week. A reporter asked Mr.
Trump was asked outside the White House on Thursday afternoon if he would visit Pakistan to “seal the deal yourself.” He said yes.
The report came hours after Iran announced it would open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in designated route and Trump welcomed the Iranian decision.
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