US, Iran strike upbeat tone as Hormuz deal takes shape
Key takeaways
- US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
- The step forward comes as global pressure grows to avert a wider regional conflict, with mediators saying both sides are inching closer to a workable de-escalation plan.
- US PresidentDonald Trump told CBS News that the two sides were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing a deal.
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US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EEW8Pakistan has aided diplomatic efforts to end the Hormuz standoff Image: Iranian Presidency Office/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement The United States and Iran signaled progress on Saturday toward a framework agreement that could end a nearly three-month standoff triggered by US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
The step forward comes as global pressure grows to avert a wider regional conflict, with mediators saying both sides are inching closer to a workable de-escalation plan.