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Middle East war live: Vance says US and Iran close to agreement as ceasefire deal reported

US-Iran negotiators agreed a 60-day ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz shipping relief framework, pending Trump's sign-off; VP Vance flags open points on uranium enrichment language. A deal would reduce energy and freight cost volatility — a direct variable for hardware supply chains and data center opex planning.