By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE |

The conflicting statements on key issues left it unclear if the two sides were any closer to a deal after renewed threats of escalation in recent days

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were "good signs" that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict is in sight.

Pakistani officials are engaged in "intense mediation activity" to narrow the gaps between Iran and the United States for a deal to end the conflict, Iranian media reported on…

FT reports that mediators believe a 60-day ceasefire extension is close, as Tehran says memorandum of understanding is being finalised

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that “there’s been some progress made” and “there may be news later today.”

US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.

The US and Iran are close to signing a 60-day ceasefire agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allow Iran to freely export oil, and begin negotiations on curbing…

May 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran areclose to signing a dealinvolving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened,Iranwould be able to…

The US-Iran peace plan includes reopening Strait of Hormuz, an end to fighting in Lebanon, allowing Iranian oil sales and curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. | World News

'There is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news', the US state secretary said

The proposed US-Iran peace deal seeks to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid lingering disagreements.

The United States and Iran sought on May 24 to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald Trump said a proposal that included opening the blockaded…

The US and Iran are close to signing a 60-day ceasefire extension that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allowing Iran to resume oil sales and creating a window for negotiations…

The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.US Secretary of State Marco…

The key sticking points in the peace negotiations between the US and Iran have been Tehran's nuclear programme and control over the Strait of Hormuz. | World News

Talks between the US and Iran near a critical point, with hopes rising for a deal to ease tensions in the Middle East.

Emerging details of accord suggest several main points of contention yet to be addressed in negotiations between Tehran and Washington

The US and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for Tehran’s commitment to dispose of its highly enriched uranium, a US…