An Arab official involved in mediating a ceasefire extension between the United States and Iran has expressed frustration over what he describes as a 'frustrating' delay in getting the plan approved. The deal is currently awaiting approval from President Donald Trump, who reportedly wants a few days to consider it.
Accusations of Deliberate Stalling
The anonymous official accused both the US and Iran of deliberately delaying the announcement and finalization of the agreement. The memorandum for the ceasefire extension had already been agreed upon three days prior in Doha, leading the official to describe the current situation as 'a game of chicken and egg.'
Trump's Demands
The US president is reportedly still demanding that Iran's Arab neighbors normalize relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords as a condition for the deal. The official believes this demand shows a significant misunderstanding of the situation on the ground.
In related news, the US has stated that it does not have 'unlimited patience' in the ongoing Iran-US war, as countries remain at loggerheads over a peace deal.
