At the same time, the White House is optimistic that a deal to end the war is in reach.

Donald Trump appeared upbeat about the prospects of an imminent deal with Tehran, although Iran and mediators Pakistan appear slightly less sure – key US politics stories from…

The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against him, say commentator Rajan Menon

Analysis: The US president has repeatedly said a deal is imminent. Each time it's turned out to be wishful thinking.

At the same time, the White House is optimistic that a deal to end the war is in reach.

Deadlock over nuclear terms and sanctions keeps Hormuz shipping crisis unresolved

Trump claims Iran intends to wait until US midterm elections in the hope of getting better deal – key US politics stories from Wednesday, 27 May

Trump administration in a bind as it faces mounting economic costs ahead of midterms from Iran war

It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs…