The United States and Iran moved closer to a deal aimed at ending months of conflict after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes and declared that an agreement with Tehran was near. Trump said discussions had reached senior levels within the Iranian leadership and claimed a signing ceremony could take place soon. He told reporters that the war had been settled and said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after an agreement was signed.

President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.

US President Donald Trump said the naval blockade would remain “until this transaction is finalised”, with the time and place of the signing to be announced.

Some industry sources argue that the recent US military escalation will speed up peace talks.

United States President Donald Trump has called off planned strikes on Iran. This decision follows high-level discussions and approval of ceasefire points by Washington, Israel,…

Donald Trump has canceled strikes against Iran and claimed that a peace deal is closer than ever as Tehran's most senior leaders have approved the agreement.

There was no immediate comment from Iran.

The US president said the “highest level” of Iran’s leadership had approved a deal, and that the timing and place of signing it would be announced soon.

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A formal announcement will be unveiled ‘shortly,’ the Republican president said

The US vice-president is expected to take part in the signing ceremony if it goes ahead

Having moved from threats to peace in a matter of hours, Trump says markets ‘like the deal’ and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.

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The United States and Iran moved closer to a deal aimed at ending months of conflict after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes and declared that an…