President Trump said he called off a third night of airstrikes on Iranian targets. In the Oval Office, he again said that a deal was close between the U.S. and Iran, and that it might be signed this weekend. Iran denied any movement toward a longer-term agreement. William Brangham reports.

Speaking after Monday's exchange of strikes — the biggest blow yet to the April ceasefire in the Iran war — Trump said bombing Iran further would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed…

But Iranian news reports that Tehran has not yet agreed to a deal.

Trump cancels military strikes on Iran amid talks. Ceasefire by June 30 at 31.5% YES.

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has called off impending strikes on Iran due to the state of negotiations.