Nearly three months after war broke out in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz emerged as the centre of a dangerous global energy crisis, the United States-Israel and Iran still appear far from sealing a final agreement despite intense diplomatic activity and repeated claims of progress from both sides.

Pakistani mediators believe permanent ceasefire within reach although major points of disagreement remain

Iran and the United States are held in an impasse over several key issues, blocking serious talks to end the war. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report

Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation…

US–Iran talks show slight progress but remain deadlocked over enriched uranium stockpiles and Iran’s bid for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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

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.

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 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 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

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

US and Iran are reportedly nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with senior American officials indicating progress despite President Trump's caution against rushing.…

US-Iran war news LIVE: A peace deal hasn't “fully negotiated yet,” Trump has said and insisted there was “no rush” to cross the finish line. Iran says their nuclear programme is…

US President Donald Trump says the nations could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

A possible US-Iran agreement is taking shape, but the toughest issues are still unsettled, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions, and ending…

Despite claims of progress in the US-Iran peace talks, major disagreements remain unresolved, preventing a final deal. | World News

The United States and Iran appear to be are closing in on a deal to end the war. Regional officials say the deal would gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see the U.S.…

A complex diplomatic framework is taking shape between the United States and Iran aimed at ending a three-month regional war and restoring global shipping...

Donald Trump appears to slow the Iran deal push after Tehran pushes back on key U.S. demands involving nuclear talks and the Strait of Hormuz. As negotiations stall, Washington…

Nearly three months after war broke out in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz emerged as the centre of a dangerous global energy crisis, the United States-Israel and Iran…