US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that it is still unclear whether President Donald Trump will approve and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran, as both countries continue negotiations over several unresolved issues. Speaking to reporters, Vance said discussions are still ongoing over specific wording in the draft agreement.

“I think it’s hard to say exactly when or if the president is going to sign the MOU. We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points,” Vance said.

Talks Continue Over Nuclear Issues

Vance said the United States and Iran have made significant progress during the negotiations. However, both sides are still discussing some important issues related to Iran’s nuclear programme and enriched uranium stockpile.

“Hopefully, we’ll continue to make progress, the president will be in a position where he can endorse the agreement, but obviously that’s still TBD,” he added.

Vance Calls Ceasefire ‘Messy’

Iran recently accused the United States of violating the temporary ceasefire after fresh attacks in the region. Responding to those concerns, Vance admitted that such agreements often face complications.

“These ceasefires are always a little messy,” Vance told CNN.

He added that “sometimes these things have little flare-ups.”

US And Iran Move Closer To Agreement

According to US officials, Washington and Tehran moved closer on Thursday toward finalising a framework for extending the ceasefire. However, President Trump has not yet approved the agreement.

Earlier, US sources told AFP that both sides had agreed on a draft memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the truce for 60 days. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also suggested that progress had been made in the talks.

“We perhaps have the makings of a deal here,” Bessent said during a White House briefing. However, he added that some of Trump’s key demands had still not been fully addressed.

“He’s not going to take a bad deal. He’s going to make a great deal for the American people,” Bessent said.

Key Points In The Draft Agreement

According to reports, the draft MoU proposes unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said this would prevent tolls, blockades, or harassment of commercial vessels. The agreement would also require Iran to remove all naval mines from the strategic waterway within 30 days.

In return, the United States would gradually ease its naval blockade based on the restoration of normal commercial shipping activity. The draft agreement also reportedly includes an Iranian commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons.

During the proposed 60-day negotiation period, both sides would focus on discussions related to Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and the future of its uranium enrichment programme.