U.S.-Iran negotiations remain centered on an interim cease-conflict arrangement rather than a final peace settlement, while Gulf states and European leaders now say a full deal could take about six months. Officials urged extending the current ceasefire and immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that disrupted transit could trigger a global food crisis if not restored by next month and could drive energy prices higher. This adds to earlier reporting that Iranian and U.S. negotiators were considering a 60-day interim memorandum with expert and IAEA involvement as talks continue.