US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are "very close" to a deal to end the war and that US and Iranian negotiators could meet for a second round of talks this coming weekend.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a truce that could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.

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Iranian state media reported Wednesday that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States did not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.

US president repeats claim that Tehran has agreed to surrender its 'nuclear dust,' says blockade of Hormuz has been effective; Iran's UN envoy 'cautiously optimistic' about talks

"They've agreed to give us back the nuclear dust," the US president said, referring to the enriched uranium stockpile that the United States says could be used to build nuclear weapons.

This deals a blow to US efforts to expand contacts between the enemy states, as Pakistan said peace in Lebanon was vital to ending the Iran war.

Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement to initiate a 10-day ceasefire. Notably, the ceasefire comes at a crucial juncture for West Asia, following a period of significant volatility along the Israel-Lebanon border. 

Agreement affirms Israel and Lebanon 'not at war,' Beirut commits to curb Hezbollah attacks and will engage with Jerusalem in talks to demarcate border

US Iran Israel War News Today Live Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open.