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US and Iran Closing In on Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran Says Not Imminent

Iran warned Monday a ceasefire agreement was not close despite Trump’s weekend declaration it was largely done.

Analysts compared readouts from the two sides and found differences but said they were not significant to the talks.

The Secretary of State raised and then managed expectations within hours saying Washington had a backup plan.

Veterans and civilians laid pink and white carnations at Arlington National Cemetery in the fifth annual ceremony.

Regional officials said the deal would see the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports in parallel with strait opening.

Israeli and Western officials expressed concern that missile capabilities were left out of the deal framework.

Officials confirmed Iran’s uranium stockpile was on the table though details of disposal would require further talks.

President Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian specialists were deployed to the Gulf at the request of US officials.

Lapid said Iran’s ballistic missile programme was excluded from talks and the nuclear portion could be worse than the JCPOA.

Britain’s naval forces are positioning to ensure safe passage through the strait upon the conclusion of a deal.