From Iran’s perspective, there is a case to see the deal collapse within months. Indeed, if Tehran cannot get the benefits promised by the US because it won’t take the steps required of it, then it arguably has little incentive to keep Hormuz open.

The prospect of a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran appears closer than at any point since the conflict erupted earlier this year. Yet as officials on both…

Deep divisions in Iran as regime hardliners and protesters reject the emerging deal

Hints of unresolved issues as Iran and Trump differ over Strait of Hormuz

Memorandum reportedly offers Tehran oil sales, $300 billion fund and sanctions relief