US and Iran close to initial deal to end war, but key hurdles remain

Donald Trump and Tehran say they are closer than ever to a preliminary agreement to end the war, with negotiations currently hinging on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, and lifting the US naval blockade on Iranian ports.

In a live television interview on Saturday night, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the agreement is now in its final stages. He stated that its core details have already been approved by Iran’s top political and institutional...