US, Iran inch closer to deal on ending war

Agreement includes reopening Strait of Hormuz as nations laud breakthrough

The United States and Iran have both indicated they are close to reaching a final deal in their memorandum of understanding, but trod cautiously amid looming threats of ongoing conflict from both sides.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had a "good call" with Gulf leaders, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye and Jordan concerning Iran and "all things related to a memorandum of understanding pertaining to peace".