The United States and Iran reported meaningful progress toward a final peace agreement, including arrangements for Strait of Hormuz security, nuclear inspections, and temporary sanctions relief, though major disputes remain unresolved.

"We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters.

The US president threatened to restart the war over Iranian support of Hezbollah or moves to close the Strait of Hormuz, even as JD Vance met Iranian officials for “messy” talks…