Optimism for a US-Iran peace deal appeared to be mounting again, although such hopes have risen in the past only to be dashed amid threats of mass destruction from both sides.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump said on social…

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

President Donald Trump announced progress toward a deal with Iran after talks with regional leaders, saying final details will be announced shortly.

President Donald Trump announced progress toward a deal with Iran after talks with regional leaders, saying final details will be announced shortly.

Trump announces a largely negotiated agreement with Iran, including plans to open the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions.

Iran and U.S. report narrowing differences in talks, with Pakistan mediating, as Washington weighs new strikes amid a fragile ceasefire.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there has been "slight progress" in Pakistan-mediated talks to end the Iran war, while warning against what he described as Tehran's attempt to establish a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz, which he said no country should accept.