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

While regional officials indicated that they are close to agreement, Trump said it was a “solid 50/50” on whether they would resume fighting or reach a deal. | 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.

"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.