Both sides want the war over, but the gap between their basic requirements is wide. | World News

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.

After repeated fakeouts, President Donald Trump said that peace is at hand and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.

"It's basically a no dust, no dollars concept," the official concluded, citing President Trump's habit of referring to Iran's enriched materials as such.