Iran's Foreign Minister claims a U.S. deal is imminent, potentially releasing $24 billion in blocked funds amid ongoing negotiations.

Analysts still assume that, despite the continued conflict, a deal will eventually be reached that ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

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