Hopes of a breakthrough between Iran and the United States rose sharply Friday after President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war could be signed...

Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian posted on X that Tehran was still "at the negotiating table".

Mr Trump previously claimed a peace deal with Tehran was imminent several times but efforts stalled and strikes have continued despite a ceasefire beginning on April 8.

President says final agreement could be signed this weekend

President Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping this weekend. While Trump claimed a "great settlement" and Iran's…