U.S. officials indicated a deal with Iran to end conflict in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be forthcoming.

Iran gave no indication of when it would formally answer the U.S.

Since the ceasefire started, US President Donald Trump has veered between assurances peace was almost at hand and threats of new assaults.

Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is largely negotiated after talks with Israel and regional allies.

President Trump announced a "largely negotiated" deal with Iran concerning the war and the Strait of Hormuz, following calls with regional allies. The "Memorandum of Understanding…