Vance says it’s almost done, while Tasnim says that isn’t true—a familiar script: float a bit of information to probe first, then haggle over terms, bargain, and negotiate; it’s the old playbook for Middle East negotiations.

CCTV News reports that the US and Iran have reached a preliminary consensus on extending the ceasefire for 60 days and initiating nuclear negotiations, pending Trump's approval of the memorandum. Vice President Vance said the negotiations are close to completion but details still need to be finalized; any agreement must include verification mechanisms to ensure Iran's compliance. Iran's Tasnim News Agency stated that the relevant reports are not true, and Iran has not yet notified Pakistan mediators that the text has been finalized; it will be announced to mediators and the public after completion.