The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end ​to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks. Reuters could not immediately verify the ⁠report. The White House and the U.S. State Department did not immediately ⁠respond to Reuters' requests for comment. The mediators are discussing the terms of a two-phased ​deal, the ​report said, adding ​that the first phase would be a potential 45-day ceasefire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated. (full story)