Emmanuel Addeh in AbujaThe United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press yesterday.However, the U.S. President Donald Trump said he told the country’s negotiating representatives “not to rush into a deal.”Trump said negotiations were “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and the relationship with Iran was becoming “much more professional and productive.” He pushed back against criticism by some fellow Republicans seeking a tougher approach.

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after talks with regional allies.

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