US president dismisses Iranian media reports agreement is close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekend

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

The US president has again claimed a deal to end the war is close, but Iran countered that it had not reached a final decision on an agreement.

President says final agreement could be signed this weekend

Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying a US-Iran deal is near, negotiations remain slow and uncertain. Talks rely on indirect channels, couriers, intermediaries and…

US president says agreement close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger