Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.

Optimism for a US-Iran peace deal appeared to be mounting again, although such hopes have risen in the past only to be dashed amid threats of mass destruction from both sides.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the United States and Iran have “largely negotiated” a broader agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially…

Trump claims a nearly finalized agreement with Iran, signaling a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.

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.

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

The 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…

Israel goes from looking like the new regional hegemon to looking like it is under greater threat now than it has in years, while Iran now has room to rebuild its proxies.

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.

Truce extension would see Strait of Hormuz reopened

Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power…

Critics believe mooted ‘memorandum of understanding’ leaves ‘radicalised‘ Tehran in stronger position than before US assault

Negotiators are meeting in Qatar to hammer out the latest Iran peace proposal, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran are close to a deal to end the ongoing war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are progressing well, with both sides expressing…