U.S. officials confirmed Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators will begin new nuclear talks during a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension.President Donald Trump still needs to approve the deal.The tentative agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, and renewing nuclear talks.The president has said his “perfect” deal would also include seizing Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.Iran wants economic sanctions lifted and for Israel to end military operations in Lebanon. Negotiators will discuss the terms of a long-term peace deal during the 60-day ceasefire extension.

WASHINGTON —

U.S. officials confirmed Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators will begin new nuclear talks during a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension.

President Donald Trump still needs to approve the deal.

The tentative agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, and renewing nuclear talks.

The president has said his “perfect” deal would also include seizing Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Iran wants economic sanctions lifted and for Israel to end military operations in Lebanon.

Negotiators will discuss the terms of a long-term peace deal during the 60-day ceasefire extension.